Josie had her birthday yesterday. It was a day she'd been looking forward to for a loooong time. As the day grew near, she was constantly asking if it was her birthday yet. Needless to say, when the big day finally arrived, she was ready!
She came downstairs just after I'd put her birthday muffins in the oven. She was so excited to have a special breakfast and eat off the birthday plate. I love this age and that she's old enough to really appreciate and her birthday and know that it's her special day.
She's looking so grown up!
First gift of the day...special birthday shirt complete with a sparkly number 4!
At school they made a huge fuss over her birthday (isn't preschool the best). It also happened to be the day that they were learning about community helpers. Justin has gone in every year since Noah started preschool and talked to the kids about being a doctor. It was awesome that this just happened to coincide with Josie's birthday this year. She was so excited to see him!
Love these two!
Every day, we pass a McDonald's on the way home from Josie's school. Every day, she asks if we can go there for lunch. Every day, I tell her no. However, since it was a special day, we made the stop and were able to eat lunch with Justin before he had to go back to work. Double birthday bonus!
When we got home, Josie got to open another present. She got to open some clothes from Aunt Missy and Uncle Jared. When the boys get clothes, they like it but then they want to move on to the next thing. Not Josie. She ooh's and aah's and holds things up to herself and tries things on. It's kind of an event. So thanks Rose family! You nailed it!
After we picked the boys up from school (and went to gymnastics), Josie got to open another present. This one was from the boys. They got her a Tinkerbell blanket.
It's quickly becoming a very beloved object. **Side note - my boys were so good with her on her birthday. They are at an age where they know that it's okay that she gets spoiled on her birthday because they get one of their own later. There was no jealousy, no anger, no tantrums, just genuine happiness for their little sister. Made my heart happy!**
After a dinner of her choosing (mac 'n' cheese and French fries) and a bath, it was time for the last present of the day and cake. She blew out her candles like a pro.
I didn't take too many pictures of the day because we're having her super glam, super girly party on Saturday and I'm hoping there'll be more pictures of that event. But I love this girl, even with all her drama, independence, and stubbornness, she's a wonderful, sweet, smart, caring daughter and I wouldn't want her any other way!
How about a trip down memory lane?
At birth:
1 year old:
2 years old:
3 years old:
4 years old:
It goes too fast. Happy birthday Josie. You are so loved. Every day with you is a blessing!
1 comment:
Happy birthday, little one! She is such a doll. I just love her big, blue eyes! Have fun with her girly party. Aren't girls so much fun?!
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