My 4 Year Old Girl

Yesterday we celebrated Joleigh's 4th birthday. I'm still in disbelief that it is possible that she is in fact 4 years old. It is scaring me how fast time is flying by. We had a great day! She has been counting down the days. I started the day early by going to the grocery store to get her birthday breakfast request, blueberry bagels and pink strawberry milk. I also picked up few last minute gifts for her. I forgot that her only birthday present request was pencils, so I got her a pack of pencils, a sharpener and some notebooks. We also got her some play-dough, a tee ball set and ordered her an easel. When I got home I decorated her door with pink streamers. She was so cute waking up, she knew right away it was her special day and was in the BEST mood.



We have been telling Joleigh that she had to wait until she was 4 until she could chew gum. So I can't tell you how excited she was when Joe surprised her with a piece of gum. She was one happy girl!


We enjoyed our morning at home, and then got ready for her family birthday party. Joe and I decided to have her party at the church, outside under the covered area by the grass. It was perfect! Everyone ordered cheeseburgers from the grill and we brought cake. Funny story about the cake, Joleigh was very specific wanting a strawberry and blueberry cake. I wasn't quite sure how to make that but had some ideas. But I got super excited when I was at Costco earlier in the week and walked by a cream pie loaded with strawberries and blueberries. Joleigh approved and I was thrilled I did have to make one. Overall, I didn't have to do anything for this party but buy some plates, forks and candles. How great is that!?!
Joleigh had such a fun time celebrating with all most all of her family. She was so spoiled with art supplies, dress-up clothes, lots of fun toys and a TON of beautiful dresses.

I had a fantastic day celebrating my precious little Joleigh!!! I love her so much and thank God everyday for the privilege of having her in my life!