Saturday, August 20, 2016

Happy Belated Birthday Blog!

Elliot turned 4!  Two and a half months ago!  (I have accepted that this is just how it is going to be now.  Better late than never??)

I finally got around to editing the pictures from her birthday.  The theme was extremely original.  Frozen.  Yep, no one is doing that right now.  (You guys can read the sarcasm right?  I know, it is hard to tell in written form.  But trust me, if we were talking you would have totally known that was sarcasm because little girls.  And Frozen.)  Enjoy!

Sorry to confuse you.  This picture was NOT from the Frozen party.  This was from her actual birthday, which was the day before her party.  Auntie Danielle made her this awesome sprinkle cake.

We had a "Make Your Own Rock Troll" Station where the kidlets could create a cute little troll.  Thank you Pinterest for existing!

Again, thanks Pinterest!  Olaf string cheeses.



The obligatory bouncy castle.  We got one for her second birthday and ever since then she thinks it is just part of birthdays.  In fact, she is confused when she attends a birthday party in which a bouncy castle is not featured.  We have tried to talk her into other kinds of parties, but, so far, no dice.

Oh the pinata.  That old chestnut of cultural appropriation!  Never again!  No less than three children, including the birthday girl, were injured in this activity.  It rapidly became clear that the adults had lost complete control of the situation, the stick was flying, tears were falling.  And THEN it didn't even work.  No one could break it open.  I guess that is why they build in a trap door with a ribbon apparatus on the bottom (lower picture).


Spoiled.

She insisted on an ice cream cake.  Because, you know, it's frozen.

Olaf himself made an appearance!
And Auntie Krista.


It is still hard to believe our firstborn is already four years old.  We marvel at her development from a tiny helpless babe to this self-sufficient, smart little girl frequently.  Time is going too quickly.  I often say to her "Never grow up!" to which she always responds "But I am growing up, Mom!  And I am going to be as big as the ceiling!"  I love her.

Tune in next time (which will likely be in 2-3 months at the rate we are going) and I will tell you about the REST of our summer.