Avery Turns 4!

We had the best two days ... celebrating Avery's birthday twice!

On Sunday, we went to Sunday School (which she loves) and then got to spend the day with Nemaw and Grandpa, who were in for the weekend. After naptime, Mimi and Pawpaw joined us so Avery could open her big present - a dollhouse.



Then it was time to get ready for her party. She had been saying for six months that she wanted a Cinderella party. However, she's really been into watching Snow White lately, so although she insisted she still wanted a Cinderella party, she wanted to dress up as Snow White. So she got a surprise early present - a Snow White dress to wear to her party.



Avery loves McDonald's, so that's where her party was. About 17 of her friends joined us, along with moms, dads, and siblings, so it was a busy and fun place! All of the children were invited to dress as their favorite princess or fairy tale character. I guess Snow White is not just Avery's favorite, because there were FIVE of them! They were pretty cute, all running around and playing with each other. Avery had a wonderful time.

some friends

"Happy Birthday to You!"

After the party, she opened presents at home, and had fun trying out some new things. The next day, which was her actual birthday, she got to go to her first day of VBS. She had an awesome time there. That evening she had yet another party to go to, this time at Chuck E. Cheese's to celebrate with her T-ball team. She had a blast with Daddy and the boys from the team, and it was the perfect end to a very special occasion.

opening presents with Ella's help

She is so proud to be 4! She's been saying things like, "4-year-olds don't go to time out. 4-year olds make good choices. 4-year-olds do what their mommies tell them to do. " Well, from this mommy's point of view: So far so good!! A mommy can hope!!

I can't believe my baby girl is now a such a big girl. I marvel at her intelligence, and her fiesty spirit, and her beauty, and just still can't believe that God would give us such an amazing gift. I am so blessed.