Eva's 4th Birth-DAY

Two weeks ago this crazy kid officially became a four year old. I just remembered that I never actually blogged about it and was debating if I should...when I went back through my phone to look at photos there was so much I had already forgotten! My mama brain is basically mush. So here is the official coverage of Eva's big FOUR day.

We woke up in the morning at headed out for some donuts. Eva said she really just wanted donut holes so that is what the birthday girl got. And what is a donut party without your four best Barbie friends? Barbie-Malin, Barbie- Bijou, Barbie "Barbie", and Anna all joined us for the chocolaty goodness. {Kristoff got to come along too, but according to Eva he had "poor behavior" so he had to wait in the car. Silly 4 year olds.}

Back at home it was time for her presents from me and Ryan. The day I wrapped these I hid them under our dresser, thinking that would be a perfect hiding spot. I kid you not, she found them within 15 seconds of coming in our room later that day, and she wasn't even on the look out for them. She just happened to lie on the floor, look over and say, "Oh! Are those my birthday presents?" I can't believe she had enough self control to wait until her birthday morning to open them! 

Her first RC car! Last year some friends passed on a life size Barbie jeep that Eva can drive around in so this year Barbie got her own jeep to match.

That day we went to the pool. I think this will probably be our last official pool day. We went again a week later but the water was too cold and only Eva got in. I wish I had a good video of my four year old swimming, she has gotten so good! 

When I went to let her out from her "rest" time it took me a minute to realize she was actually asleep under that big pile of dress up clothes. 'Cause everybody knows that beds are sooooo for three year olds. 

For dinner that evening we took the birthday girl to the Rainforrest Cafe. This was our first time eating there and we had so much fun! I had heard from lots of people not to expect a gourmet feast, so I went in just for the experience and really enjoyed it. We sat in the tiger section and Eva loved seeing all the animals move and talk. It was a perfect little kid birthday spot!

Not the greatest picture but I just love the goofy look on her face. Nobody ever knows what to do when they are singing Happy Birthday. 

After dinner we stopped by and got out free carousel ride! Did you know they offer that at Grapevine Mills? You are supposed to join some club but I just mentioned it was her birthday and the lady told me she got a free ride. Thanks, carousel company! 

The next morning we had the awful four year old checkup where they get four shots. So sad but she was very brave. We also found out that Eva weights 29 lbs....and Jensen weights 22lbs. Ha! 

If you need this sassy girl, you can usually find her dressed up like a princess, playing with her Barbies these days. She is really into playing make believe and I love it! We enjoyed treating her like a princess for her special day!