The Big "4"

Age "4" is an age that for me seems to signify a turning point. In a sense it is the age that means that one of my girls - this time Mollie - is transforming into a little girl, her own little person. Our little Mollie, our big little bundle of personality, turned 4 on March 29. Bless her little heart, she had waited and waited to be 4. She convinced me and Brian that she had to have her birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. So, I scheduled it. Now, Mollie's birthday always falls around Spring Break. I decided to have her party during Spring Break. I knew it would be easier on me to not be trying to do it in the middle of our regular schedule, and I knew that Kelsey & Micah would be home and could come. So, Chuck E. Cheese it was! I honestly thought that we probably wouldn't have many who could come. I was so wrong! We had a huge crowd. We loved having Mollie's teacher Miss Clements come too. It was so special!! It is evident that Mollie is so loved. What a blessing!!

Mollie's birthday balloon at Chuck E. Cheese.

Micah and Noah shooting a few hoops.

Anderson & Mollie playing air hockey.

Annie loved the school bus ride!

Mollie loved the horse.

It was so fun to have Kelsey, Alli and Anna at the party.

Heather helped Addi and Annie play ball together.
Addi and Annie are the best of friends! :)

The Birthday Gang - So fun to have so many friends!

Mollie, Kelsey and Noah enjoying their microphone cupcakes.

Miss Serious

Mollie got a little nervous about Chuck E coming out. Blake tried to help ease her fears.

Thank goodness Kelsey was there. She was a huge help!

Mollie showing off her birthday medallion.

Mollie was too nervous to get into the token machine (I can't remember the name. ha!) So, Ellie stepped in to see how many tickets and prizes she could win for her sister.

The birthday girl was in HEAVEN!

Ellie in the Birthday Blaster (maybe that was the name ha!)

Birthday Celebration #2

We celebrated Mollie's birthday with her Nannie and PawPaw the weekend before Mollie's actual birthday. The girls LOVE going to Nannie and PawPaw's.

Nannie lighting the candles.

Presents!! Mollie's new Barbie and the new Barbie movie were a big hit!

Mommy and the birthday girl!

Sisters!!

Birthday Celebration #3

The Sunday before Mollie's birthday we celebrated with Mimi & Papa Jim, Mom & Papa, Mandy and Josh, Noah, Sam and Kelsey & Micah. So fun to get to be with the entire family!

Mollie getting ready to blow out her candles.

Annie loves a party! :)

Noah - I love this little boy!

My Ellie Girl - she is growing up way too fast!

My little girls!

A bike!! Mollie was so excited to finally have a real bike! :)

I love the look on Mollie's face! She loved the bed for her American Girl doll.

All smiles!

Of course, we have to tell Kelsey all about it. :)

Sweet Sam and Kelsey

Ellie helped Annie open her present from Mimi and Papa Jim. The kids love getting a gift when it's not even their birthday!

People! Annie's favorite!!

Birthday Celebration #4

On Mollie's actual birthday, we celebrated with her class. She wanted me to make homemade cupcakes with white icing. If you know Mollie, you know that all she cares about is the icing. She is a girl after my own heart. She loved getting to take treats to school and to share them with her friends. We had a great time. Her friend Haven from MDO went down with us for the party. Mollie is so glad that she'll have Haven at "big school" with her next year!

Pretending to be shy!

Everyone got to blow out their own candle.

Birthday tickles from Mrs. Slayton.

I am so thankful for our Mollie Ruth. My best friend Karen says that what Mollie lacks in stature she makes up for in personality. I think that is one of the best descriptions of our Mollie. She is full of life and enthusiastic. She loves to dance to sing and to perform. She has a tender heart and wants to be friends with everyone. There's nothing too challenging for this girl. God has great thing in store for our precious Mollie Ruth and for that I am eternally grateful!