I can't believe my baby is 4 years old. You hear mom's say that all the time but when it's your baby, you genuinely can't wrap your mind around it. Now that she's so "big" I find myself holding her more, snuggling for longer and just trying to soak in all the last cuddly baby moments she is willing to give me.
Luke and I painted this plate at a ceramic shop when we were engaged. It is our family birthday breakfast plate. Madelyn requested pancakes and ice cream for breakfast. We put 4 candles in it and sang to her.
At the kids school, when its a students birthday they get to wear whatever they want instead of their school uniform. Madelyn received this adorable tutu dress and sparkly shoes in a birthday package from her grandparents so she wanted to wear them to school. It just so happen that it was school picture day for their ID badges so in her badge picture she has big colorful bows instead of the usual uniform. haha!
In the evening we had a birthday party that was unicorn themed. In November when we were in the States, Madelyn picked out what her birthday theme would be and we brought it back with us. Overseas living does require a bit of planning.
The background 4 is made of pictures of Madelyn from birth til now. It's so sweet to look through them.
This is the usually spread that I make for party appetizers and then for the meal we had a pasta bar with spaghetti and alfredo.
I always bring back one balloon for the kid's party because they are crazy expensive here. It is still $3 to get it blown up here with helium but their excitement makes it worth it.
This year we just did some swirly suckers as a "return gift" or party favor.
For the kids, the cake is the main thing.. they LOVE picking out a cake design from online and then we have a local bakery recreate the picture. They've always done a great job!
The traditional family photo.
Madelyn with her precious friend Anaya.
Madelyn with some of her party guests... so sweet!
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