The BIG {4}.

My baby turned 4!!!  It's sad but fun all at the same time, I guess they call that feeling, "bittersweet".

We started off her day by taking her to Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Here she is making her final decision on what she'd like to stuff and love.....Rudolph wins! 

Next comes what sound byte she'd like.  A jolly "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" medley it is!

Time to step on that pedal and bring her new friend to life!

Kiss that heart:)

Place that heart inside:)

Now to sew him up and make him yours!!

Clean him off:) 

Now to name him......"Rudolph!" 

Add a few festive accessories and he's done! 

That's a big box lady, did you want me to help you?  "No, I do it!". 

And she did:) 

Next comes a ride on the carousel:) 

No horse today Little R??  Whatever floats your boat I guess:) 

G chose a horse! 

This is what the uncle and cousins do while you ride the carousel, eat pretzel bites:) 

Time for presents!! 

Smiles are always a good sign:) 

Baby R's cake:)

And finally, time to sing happy birthday and let this lady make a big 4 year old wish! 

Blow'em out!! 

And all of us together for my sweet baby's big 4!

A couple of days later when everyone went back to school Baby R was having a smashing good time dancing and singling along to her My Little Pony microphone that one of her g'mas gave her.

Baby R we love you madly!  We love your imagination, we love the funny things you say, we love your obsession with stuffed animals and we love that you are part of our family!

PS: Baby R's birthday hairdo was courtesy of her aunt:)  But in her defense, Baby R did want ALL hair pretties she could find in her hair that day:)  Baby R was a fortunate soul to have extra family be there to celebrate her turning 4!!