She's 4 now! How did I not post this already? I guess I just assumed everyone already knew.
Gabs had offically left the toddler years behind her and is a big girl now, according to her. She is 4 going on about 10. Her dad and I have always wanted to teach her to be independent and to use her words, and boy is she. Gabbi is a very logical person, with a whit that is way beyond her years. The stuff she says, or remembers is just crazy to me. Like I said she is little Miss Independent, but can also be Miss Dramatic. She is a hoot.
Back to the party... When asked what type of party she wanted she didn't take long to chose a Dino theme, rather a Dinosaur Train theme. If you haven't seen this show (and have little kids) you are missing out. Seriously.
So even though I said to myself we would keep it simple, once I have a theme I have to run with it. The party was Dino-riffic to say the least. A big part of the success was all the wonderful folks that came to help her celebrate. We had friends from pre-school, from little gym, great friends, and wonderful family. This was also the first birthday where my biological extended family met my adopted family. Very cool. I am so grateful for all of our friends and family. They are such amazing people.
Gabbi helped decorate and loved being involved with all the preperations. She also loved playing with all her friends and did a great job opening her gifts. I was pretty proud of cake. Who needs speciality cakes when you have a great Safeway and Toys R Us? Next year's theme will be Recycle, as in I will only use the left over decor and wares from the last 4 parties. Next year it will be an animal/princess/Cars/Dinosaur theme. :-) What else am I going to do with all of it.
So here is to my 4 year old, can't wait to see what happens this year!
