Guess who's four years old? I can't even believe we were in the hospital with our sweet Ayla just a few short years ago.
Ayla got to have three birthdays this year. Yes, three. One at school, a second with the Skipper four, and a third with her whole family. To be fair , the one at school was really just small cupcakes that I brought in for her to share with her classmates after lunch. The morning of her actual birthday, we made special sprinkle pancakes.
She put in a request for candles and the Happy Birthday Song. After eating every speck, Ayla asked for a few more... and a second round of candles and singing to go with them.
We had a playgroup birthday celebration for all the kids with November birthdays that morning and then once Lincoln woke up from his nap, we headed to the mall for a special surprise. This was her excited face.
Jeff and I thought she might enjoy making her own stuffed animal at Build-a-Bear. And what a process it was! So many choices!
After some serious thought (and a little help from Daddy), Ayla chose a white polar bear. She added stuffing, kissed the heart and gave it a bath.
We picked out clothes (the really fun part) and Ayla went for anything sparkly. And what bear would be complete without a tiara? Then she officially named her bear "Polar".
After our little adventure, we went home for a birthday dinner, presents and cake. I love these faces of surprise and happiness.
We decided to keep it simple, just like we did for Lincoln's birthday. One book, one toy, and an outfit. Lincoln also got her a gift (the monkey popper in the first picture). As for the cake, it was anything but boring. Ayla helped me bake and frost it. No surprise- she chose pink. Then we added a little cake bling in the way of sprinkles and candy tiaras.
Happy Birthday Ayla!
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