Birthday Bash(es)

Apparently, 4 was an extra special number for Avery last week. Not only did she gain another year in age, but she also got FOUR birthday celebrations! 

Party 1: Matt knew he would be working out of town for Avery's special week, so we first celebrated as a family with an ice cream cake a couple of days before her actual birthday.

Party 2: Because Avery attends preschool MWF (and her actual birthday fell on a Tuesday), we brought cupcakes to class on Monday. They sang to her and she got to wear a lovely glitter Birthday Girl tiara. She came home skipping and singing "Happy Birthday to Me!"

Party 3: Tuesday. Her actual 4th birthday. Woke up to a room full of balloons, chose a chicken nugget Happy Meal for lunch, spent the afternoon at her favorite playground, and rounded out the day with a cup of delicious berry frozen yogurt. Her little bestie, Cheyenne, stopped by with a bouquet of balloons, too! She opened gifts she'd received in the mail and enjoyed playing with them the rest of the night.

Party 4: The official bash with little buddies! Awhile back, when I asked Avery what type of birthday party she wanted her response was, "Hello Kitty Ballerina." Um, Ok...  Since I prefer creative, crafty, original decor this took some extra effort. But with a little fabric, paper, balloons and time I think we pulled it off. My secret weapon was our friend Jen who whipped up some seriously adorable themed cake pops!

The beautiful birthday girl.

Oma & Opa came to celebrate!

No "Hello Kitty Ballerina" party would be complete without big bows and tutus.

 

Little Kitties

And Big Kitties

We played a few games, the most popular of which was Charades. Everyone loved Opa's version of 'swimming'.

Kitty cake pops were a huge hit and WAAAAY less messy than traditional cake.

Lots of presents, sweet treats and laughter later... this kid is officially 4! 

And I am officially partied out.

"Thanks for coming!"