Happy (Belated) 4th Bday, Olivia Grace!

Yikes, there are only a couple days left before Christmas and I am just now wrapping up this post for our dear Olivia’s birthday (Dec. 6th). This was the first year that Olivia showed any real interest in the guests and theme for the day. She wanted all things pink and we followed a pink poodle theme rather loosely (in fact, the evite was the only thing with a pink poodle on it!). It was very cute & we all had a fun afternoon of crafts & cake. I’ll let the pictures tell the rest of the story.

We spent the bulk of our time doing crafts. The girls really enjoyed making necklaces with pony beads and playing with pipe cleaners at the card table.

At the main table, we made sweet little manger scene ornaments & painted butterfly suncatchers.

Molly & Daddy spent most of their time at the playdough table.

The birthday cake, puppy chow & our first attempt at cake pops.

The whole crew – Corrina, Farah, Molly, Violet, Olivia, Sofia, Reese & Rosie!!

The guest of honor with her good pal, Farah.

Gifts from the family – a Butterfly Pavillion, a book, preschool cards, and a watch.

It was such a joy to celebrate our happy, loving, talkative Livy. At four years old, we are getting to know this little person in a whole new way. She has mastered all the basics and now it is her personality developing. She can tell us what she thinks, how she feels, what she likes and what she doesn’t. She is sweet & affectionate, and has started giving genuine compliments to those around her. I have been enjoying this development very much. The other day after her nap she exclaimed “Wow, Mama, you’ve been cleaning up around here. Good job!” Olivia is happiest doing crafts/art or singing. She was adorable during the Christmas program and afterward wanted to know, “Did you love it, Mama & Daddy?” We sure did, sweetheart, and we love you, too!! Happy Birthday!! May the dear Lord bless & keep you all the days of your life!!