4xfaithful: G's 4th Birthday

So there's a little girl that I'm totally in love with. I could not ask for a more wonderful daughter than my little G! She's so sweet, loving, compassionate, smart, curious, personable, talkative, silly, & beautiful! She loves anything art (no clue where she gets it), gymnastics,

swimming, playing with her 'babies' (dolls), books, playgrounds, & puzzles.

And, these are late, but as promised- pics from her 4th Birthday!

**Note: Probably way too many photos than you care about! ;)

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I thought the kids were at a good age to start some fun 'traditions.'

So, here is G the night before her 4th birthday, sleeping on a "Happy Birthday" pillowcase

I made. (*They came in a set of two. I used the other pillow case to make a

Happy Birthday banner for the back of her breakfast chair at the table. And the little

matching bag they came in? I wrote on it to coordinate & figured that each year,

we'd put one little gift in it to unwrap the night before.)

With both of her 'adopted' Cabbage Patch babies:

Good morning, 4 year old! (*Adorable tutu made by my mom- Noni!)

G's big present this year: a desk I got at a consignment sale (solid brown at the time). I painted it in a couple of late nights. It even has a little seat attached!

She loves it & it gives her a great space to do her art, workbooks, etc.

Much of the family couldn't make her party later in the week & I wanted to do something on her actual bday, so we had a pizza lunch out! Very fun!

Apparently no one liked the pizza:

This guy decided he loved Greek salad!

Opening gifts with Daddy

Sweet cousin hugs!

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G desperately wanted to go to Chuckie Cheese's. She had only been twice before for friends' birthdays, but she had been talking about it ever since...for nearly a year! So, we asked a couple of our best buddies to join us for a couple hours of fun!

Meeting Chuckie was definitely a highlight!

It's not like his mom & I are planning their Prom or anything. Well...

Brave girl!

Daddy stopped by after work!

We just love our friends!! Thanks for making her day so special!

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G's bday fell midweek, so we celebrated the following weekend w/ friends. She invited a few close friends & a couple of family members to a Baby Doll party/lunch! The girls were so cute w/ their babies & minature tea sets. * Note: G thinks she's big stuff w/ her new *real* camera!! What a great idea. It really takes digital pics & videos that can be uploaded on your computer. And, she takes some good shots too! ;)

The 'big' girls sipped their 'tea' from real teacups. (Uh hum, apple juice...)

Pretty excited! With her newest baby, Orangy Pink-

recently adopted from the Cabbage Patch Hospital.

What sweet friends!

That's my girl! Totally excited about her first gift card to a store!

What a face! ;) Found these hats, plates & napkins at the Cabbage Patch Hospital too!

She loves her Noni!

*** I certainly don't claim to be anything close to a baker, but I did make these cupcakes. You don't even want to hear about the ordeal there. Well, actually, you'd probably enjoy the story, but I can't bring myself to relive it. Let's just say they were finished by 1:00 am the night before. And it wasn't pretty. However, 6 of the cupcakes turned out okay cute- enough for G & friends. They were baby faces w/ real pacifiers. I know I have a pic of them, but can't find them. Maybe it's better that way... ;)

Thanks for all your help, Auntie Deana!

Her sweet friend, R, from school!

And, L is a good friend we get to see almost weekly! G was thrilled to take her waterproof Dora for a swim in the square's center fountain! Yes, she's wearing a 'real' bathing suit!