Christina Turns 4!

Turning 4 is such a chore. At least it was for mom & dad! Ha. We had party central at our house for about a week and a half. The demands of a four year old should really not be that demanding. After all, she is only four. But then again, you only turn four once, so we decided to make the most of it. Here are our highlights.

Gamma Chris & Papa Dick came up the weekend before the big day. After a fun day of Papa putting in new windows with Daddy, Christina had her fun. They took her to Toys R Us and let her pick out whatever toy she wanted. She settled on a princess dress up set and a Hannah Montana head set/music player.

Here we are showing off our new look as a princess with our pajamas.

We knew we had a jam packed day of fun for Wednesday. Before going to bed on Tuesday night, we told her she could have a special birthday morning breakfast. Without hesitating she informed us she would have apple dippers from McDonald's, birthday cake and sweet rolls. Bryan and I looked at each other and without saying a word, put the kids to bed and I started on a cake while he ran to Meijer for sweet rolls and McDonald's for apple dippers. If at this point you're saying "you've got to be kidding me" just wait. Bryan got home and had streamers to hang along with a "Happy Birthday" banner and even princess tableware. (These decorations didn't come down for over a week!)

Birthday morning with all of our birthday breakfast wishes.

Christina was told she could have what ever she wanted for her birthday dinner. Without missing a beat, she decided she wanted to go to Friendly's. The funny thing is, she's only been to Friendly's maybe twice, and it's been easily over a year ago. But we said we'd go. She was all big girl all the way. For those of you who know Christina, you know she takes some time to warm up and come out of her shell. Well, no more! Friendly's seemed to bring out the friendly in Christina! She wanted to order her own meal (and Dominic's too). She also was very insistent that they sing "Happy Birthday" to her. After the wait staff left, she even asked me why the rest of the people in the resturant (the patrons) didn't sing to her also! Then on our way out, she saw a waitress across the room, that didn't come sing and wanted to know why she didn't sing to her also. She was hilarious!

On to our next birthday celebration. Last Sunday we had Bryan's family over for a small family party. Gamma Joyce & Papa Phil, Great Grandma Lena, and Uncle Andy & Aunt Chris came over to celebrate. Christina had a blast. More and more presents and even new sand for the sandbox! Which is where we spent most of the evening.

And another cake for another party. We love Hannah Montana at our house!

And the last of our birthday celebrations took place this past Tuesday. Two of the other girls in Christina's preschool class have birthdays right around Christina's, so we decided to have a joint party with Elizabeth & Malena. Everything went extremely well. We had it at the park down the street from our house and invited all the kids from school. The kids had a blast! Most of them hadn't seen each other since school let out, so they were so excited to see eachother. I think the highlight of the night though was when Mrs. Klaus (their teacher) rode her bike up to the party. (We had invited her as well.) You would have thought she was Hannah Montana (see above comment on HM)! The kids were running and screaming to her and hugging and squeezing the heck out of her. Too cute. Anyway, the party went really well. And yet again, Christina got more gifts!

The birthday girls! Christina, Elizabeth & Malena had a super fun party on the lake!

Last but not least, did I mention that I submitted another card for the Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout? Oh yeah, I did. So for those of you haven't read all my blogs go back and read about Dominic's birthday card from last year. Christina's card made the show again this year! So she's been on for the past three years (Dominic hasn't made it yet- don't get me started)! Here's the video clip so make sure you check it out!

Anyways, the decorations have finally come down, most of the gifts have been opened and Christina is another year older. My baby girl is growing up! Yes, the past four years have gone by super fast, but we've enjoyed every minute of it. We have so many wonderful memories to still be made and for that we are truly blessed.

We love you Christina Anne!