Caroline Turns 4

Darling, full-of-life Caroline turned four on May 1.

Her big gift was this white plastic horse.  She was completely in love the first time she spotted it at Target and asked for months if she can get it for her birthday. Incidentally, Caroline is terrified of real horses (even tiny ponies!) and won't go anywhere near them. 

Her request for dinner was to eat out at TGI Fridays.  She had a "cup of dirt" (crushed oreos, chocolate pudding, and gummy worms) and a birthday song from the wait staff.  One happy girl! 

We had a small party for her a few days later.  Fairy themed--specifically Winx Club fairies.  Here are the birthday girl and her guests as they decorate their wings and gobble up a Winx Club cake: 

Amara, Ainsley, Caroline, and Marley:

Maggie was able to decorate a set of wings for herself when she got home from school:

And that weekend Caroline got to pick the family activity.  Chuck-E-Cheese time! 

A few tidbits about Caroline:

1.  She is a singing fool!  She sings and dances her way through life.  She is constantly in motion and narrating our entire existence in a sing-song voice.  She was (by far) the loudest and clearest voice coming from the stage when she performed with the entire church primary.  She has an amazing ability to hear a song once or twice and can then sing it word for word.  It's impressive!

2.  She is one cuddly, loving child.  Every day each family member gets a secret whispered in their ear: "I love you" she says.  When she's with you she is really WITH you, constantly holding hands, asking to be carried, cuddled up on your lap or in some way touching you at all times.

3.  Her bestie is still her big sister.  Even though Maggie has gone to playdates and off to school regularly for years now Caroline still freaks out and feels sad she can't be with Maggie always.  This does not stop her from fighting with her though!

4.  Caroline is an early riser.  I lecture her long and often about the joys of sleeping in.  She smiles, nods, and swears this time she will do it!  She doesn't.  The upside to being an early riser is that she gets a few quiet moments with her dad before the rest of us wander down.

5.  This little four year old is pure joy and we all adore her!