I can't believe my little girl turned four today! I still remember when Lucas turned four (actually, that was roughly a year ago). I have never seen Charlotte so excited before for her birthday. I hope it was a very magical birthday for her. She seemed so happy in all her pictures. Valentine's has officially been replaced with Charlotte Day!
Saturday was a full-on Charlotte celebration. We started off the morning at Chuck E. Cheese with a few school friends of hers. I can't believe we were there for three hours. To a kid, it's heaven. To an adult, it's pure torture.
Happy little princess
Hanging out with her lifelong BFF
Charlotte doesn't know it yet (nor will she admit it), but Lucas is her bff. Without her brother, she is bored out of her mind. In the morning, they entertain each other with stories. At night, they fall asleep talking to each other. I can only hope this friendship continues for a long, long time.
Pizza with friends
Happy birthday, Char!
"Flying" with Dad
After our Chuck E. Cheese extravaganza, we went to a Mommy and Daughter tea party. Charlotte got a chance to make some crafts (her favorite was a tea cup she decorated) and have a little tea party. It was cute, and she had a blast! So although I was beyond exhausted, it was worth it once again.
Working on her crown
Love my baby girl
All decked out in her princess gear
After our tea party (and a quickly nap for both Mommy and daughter), we had cousins over for a low key birthday party. Charlotte didn't seem to care that there really wasn't much planned (so why did I bust my butt off in the past with all this DIY crafty stuff?!).
Char, how old are you?
Singing happy birthday to their youngest cousin
Our last family birthday pic as a family of four
On her actual birthday (aka: Valentine's Day), we celebrated by bringing Jello to her classmates to celebrate. She was so happy when I walked in! I don't know if it's because it's her birthday or if it's because I normally don't get a chance to do this mom stuff because I'm usually teaching. Nonetheless, she was one happy girl!
Class singing happy birthday to her
Jello and snacks
Afterwards, I took her early to join her brother's Valentine's party. I didn't expect her to get any Valentine's, but Lucas's classmates had extras and were super nice to her. Lucas was also very nice to his sister and helped her out with things around the classroom.
Happy honorary Kinder (two more years, little lady)
Showing off her Valentine's loot to big bro
Posing for Mommy before birthday lunch
Birthday girl's lunch of choice
Birthday girl's dinner of choice
Like I said, she loves her Bruddy
It was an exhausting Saturday and Tuesday, but the birthday girl had tons of fun and felt super special. I think this one goes down in the books for best birthday for her by far. And now that Charlotte's birthday has come and gone, it's time to focus on getting the house ready as I am now in full nesting mode.
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