In case you didn't already know, Annie is obsessed with watermelons. So it came as no surprise when I asked what kind of birthday she wanted and she responded with "a watermelon birthday!" Duh, mom. "What exactly is that?" I wondered to myself. So, armed with some food coloring and a few ideas, voila! Here is her watermelon birthday cake!
. . . and here she is "sneaking" some watermelon, as expected. Birthday cake? who wants birthday cake when there is WATERMELON (and the associated digestive upset that comes along with overdosing on it) available?!
When we asked her which present she'd like first, she said matter-of-factly, "the big box." Seemed like a reasonable question to me. The "big box" was the gift from Grandma and Grandpa Foof (my parents). It was Rubbermaid drawers stuffed absolutely full of art supplies: pencils, erasers, crayons, markers, glue, construction paper, scissors--thanks, mom!, paint brushes, writing tablet, sketch paper, and paints--thanks again, mom! Holy moly, she was totally thrilled. I think the contents of the gift appropriately met the expectation she had after staring at the "big box" for a few days before the BIG DAY!
Is she smiling because of the coolness of the gift, or because she's imagining all of the self- and Carson-haircuts she'll be giving? Better be the former. . .
. . . meanwhile, our gallant son enjoys a bite of cake whilst most comfortably perched atop the table. Where do they come up with this stuff?
And speaking of gallant, here he is making his move with his somewhat reluctant girl-buddy Alayna. Apparently, she's not interested! But to be fair to Alayna, he did seem a little TOO enthusiastic! Go get 'em Carsie!
Annie and her friend Dillon enjoy some birthday bling-bling. . . . nice . . .
As you can see, Annie is most pleased with her new bike and accessories from Grandparents "D" and Aunt Kelli and Uncle Mike. What a lucky ducky! Please also note the clothing ensemble she selected for her fourth birthday celebration. Can't tell from the photo, but the shirt is on backwards. Looks great to me!
No birthday could be complete without a singing birthday card from Oma and Opa. She has this little tradition of stealing such cards at all card-worthy family celebrations. Many a birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc. singing birthday cards have been found amongst her most-prized possessions (as well as reluctantly handed over by her as we are departing said celebration)! What a great day for this little cutie pie!
