Charlotte had a big time on her birthday this year! We had thought for awhile that everyone would be out of school on her big day since in fell on MLK day, but it ended up being used as a make-up day for snow. So, we made the best of it and had a fun morning/early afternoon doing all her favorite things! She had very definite ideas about how to spend her birthday this year and it was so fun to see exactly what she wanted to do! We were joined that weekend by Mimi & Grandad to celebrate her special day as well which made it even more exciting for her!
She woke up (early) that morning to a fun sign and lots of pink gifts! She'd been looking forward to her birthday ever since Harrison had his a month earlier -- she knew exactly what was going to happen and she was ready for her day in the spotlight!
Her first request of the day was breakfast at Ricks! We got donut holes, her favorite, and then sat and watched the cake decorating -- we were hoping to see her cake being made, but no luck! We sat there for a long time, watching them make cakes and just enjoying ourselves. Then we headed over to OC to take Grandad to have lunch with Harrison. It turned out that Matt was there that day, so she got to see her Daddy for a few minutes at lunch on her special day!
Her second request for the day came as no surprise -- she wanted a private tumbling lesson with Mr. Joe. Charlotte is crazy about tumbling (another post all in itself) and she is actually, amazingly, sort of crazy-talented at it. Our instructor has been coaching tumbling for many year and he's amazed at her talent and Charlotte loves to tumble! She asks me daily if we can go to Mr. Joes and tumble -- so we were happy to set up a private lesson for her birthday! And, he spoiled her -- we got an extra long lesson, and a tour of the office (upstairs in an old movie theater -- very cool) and some cute t-shirts for her which she is very proud of!
After tumbling for a good hour, she was hungry! She loves chickfila and it was her one request for where to go eat for her birthday! We got there after the lunch crowd and she chowed down her favorite grilled nuggets, fruit and ice cream!
Since Matt was at OC that day, he picked up the big kids and brought them home. We met them there and Charlotte got to open her gifts before Mimi and Grandad had to head home. We were so so thankful that they could come to celebrate with her!!
She was spoiled with gifts this year! She'd been asking for a Barbie car and that was her big gift! It was a nice warm day on her birthday and she was able to go out and ride in it! Such fun! She is so funny hauling around the yard in that car. :)
We came in and had tacos for dinner (her choice) and then had cake and ice cream. She is really into Max & Ruby right now and has been asking for a Max and Ruby cake for months. There isn't too much Max & Ruby party stuff out there, but I did find a few cute things, along with Madeleine's old Max & Ruby dolls which I found in the attic over Christmas and it all came together to look cute.
As usual, Rick's did not disappoint! I found the Max and Ruby car and they created the rest. It turned out just adorable!
She was one tired 4 year old at bedtime. I am loving this time with her right now -- she is just so cute and fun and a joy to be with (most of the time -- ha!). I really do love this age. I wish I could just bottle it up forever. She loved having "her" day and has asked me several times since then when she can have another birthday. I know that she's ready to grow, but her momma isn't ready at all!!
Happy birthday to my big 4 year old!!
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