Shannon is 4!
Since she was tiny, Grama A has called her "Princess Mariposa" so it was fitting that Shan wanted a butterfly birthday.
On Sunday afternoon, we hosted a family birthday party. It's always nice to have our loved ones gather, and this year was no exception. However, it is so evident that our house is shrinking (especially with limited kitchen access!).
Shannon received so many nice gifts and is a very happy little girl. She told me that her presents were "incredible"!
Lorry's gift radar is once again finely tuned to our child; the singing Elsa doll is beloved.
Reading cards with Dad.
Grama Sally brought her mints and chocolate 4s to mark the occasion. The cake was baked at Amy's house as our oven is in the garage. Very kind of Amy, but something I hope we don't have to repeat!
And a pinata for the littles (in case Halloween, soda, and cake weren't enough sugar)...
Everyone got a whack at it, and then Shan beat the poor thing...
...and stomped on it until the loot was released.
Let there be cake!
Oh, the singing...
Such an amusing stage of life. She's a hugger, loves reading, going to daycare, playing with friends, always wants to know what we're doing that's fun, colors so carefully, and is extremely chatty. So many nicknames, too: Shanzie, Shanoodle, Noodle, Poodle, Shanny Poo...poor child! Happy birthday to our four-year-old!
What good parties you throw for your children and the whole family! I love the butterfly cake for the Princess Mariposa :-)
ReplyDeleteShannon 4 yrs old going on 10. She must get her vocab words such as "incredible" from her father. :)
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