Kara Turns Four!

Our sweet girl has turned 4!  Kara raked in a bunch of her favorite toys and got some fun new things as well.  And she's a little fashion plate, loving her new girly outfits and accessories.  : )  Kara picked a Barbie theme for her party, and the house was decorated for almost two weeks (at her request).  About a week after her party we had to remove the balloons off of her chair because it was hard to get by.  She asked Mark where her balloons were, then told him she was still the birthday girl.  Mark asked how long she was going to be the birthday girl, and she replied 'forever'! 

Kara has also been telling us about all the different things that she doesn't need anymore, because she is a 'big girl'.  On Sunday (the day of her party), she told me she didn't need her beloved blankie anymore and that I could keep it.  So I did - until she woke me at 4:15 in the morning and was sad because her blankie wasn't in her bed!   

She was able to celebrate her actual birthday with her friends at school (and they arranged the schedule so I could work in the preschool that day).  The other four girls decided on their own to make her a birthday card, and it was so sweet when they gave it to her!  She requested waffles for her special birthday dinner, which was easy to do and something everyone happily eats. 

Kara is such a joy!  She is a delightful little girl and we are so proud of her!

You hold my heart, Kara, forever and ever and always.  I love you to the moon and back.