Birthday(sssssssssss)

Lauren is lucky enough to have her birthday the day before July 4th. So in the past, we've always celebrated her special day all weekend.  But this year, true to family form, she decided she wasn't quite ready to turn four so we extended another week. I'm happy to say that effective, July 12th, she is now officially a year older.

July 3 -
The big day!  After having a small family party at home (Thank you Grandma Keren and Grandpa Jim for joining us for Lauren's birthday) we wrangled up the neighborhood kids and had a block party in the driveway.  Hot dogs, cupcakes, juice boxes and a "Frozen" themed pinata were just the ticket for a fun night.

July 4 -
We started the day with our 4th of July neighborhood bike parade.  Of course Lauren insisted on wearing teal instead of red/white/blue which could be an indication of things to come.  Pool time, child-friendly explosives in the cul-de-sac (with no mishaps), a BBQ, and then off to the city fireworks which Lauren still believes are all for HER.  Of course they are!

Fast Forward to July 12 -
We had a small tumbling party for Lauren complete with the perfect princess cake and our closest 3-4 year old friends.  It was 1.5 hours of complete chaos, but the kids had a ball.  Even Daddy managed to do a few back flips on the trampoline.  Gifts in tow and completely exhausted, Lauren went to bed at 7:30 announcing that she was finally four.  Whew!

Happy Birthday little girl.