"Four" Festivities

Although saying "I'm 3 1/2" was so fun, Claire eventually turned the big 4 on New Years Day. Over Christmas break, we had her "family party" filled with a Big Top Cupcake (that she decorated), lots of Little Mermaid presents and great friends and family.

For her "friend party", she invited 3 of her bestest friends (Katelyn, Aubree and Indy). They put on their favorite princess dress, went to Build-a-Bear, made their own friend,

gave that friend a bath,

chose a cute name outfit for it and then proudly carried their new buddy throughout the mall.

We designed our own cupcakes at a darling cupcake store (think Subway, but for cupcakes), sang Happy Birthday to Claire,

snarfed our cupcakes,

opened presents,

rode on the horsies, and said our birthday goodbyes.

It was a perfect party for a new little 4 year old girl (and and easy one for her mom). Happy Birthday sweet Claire... don't worry, you'll be
4 1/2 before you know it!