Celebrating Jordan!

It has been a blessing (in many ways!) that Jordan turned 4 years old last week. With all the focus on the baby, she has had ample opportunities to have the world revolve around her some as well.

Her birthday celebrations were many - at her daycare, they celebrated her special day with cupcakes and a special hat she got to wear all day. I came and took pictures of the other "friends' singing to her and her glee in eating/smearing the cupcake.

That evening, Dede, GeeGee, Brian and I took her to the Amercian Girl Bistro for her birthday dinner. She didn't even really know what American Girl was before going here. She has an itty bitty baby from AG, and her Textor cousins sent her a pair of AG houseshoes - but when she saw the array of dolls and clothes in that store, she was like a Mexican jumping bean. "Mama, Mama - I want this doll! Mama, Mama - look here! Come here! Mama, Mama!" It was adorable. The dinner was reasonably priced and the service was awesome. Jordan got to pick out a loaner AG doll to eat dinner with us. They sang to her and she blew out her candles. She was so proud of herself. It was a delightful dinner, but just a bit "too much" for baby Brian.

The big party with her friends was last Sunday at the Little Gym. It was a wonderful time. They got to play in a facilitated program with three instructors, and they took care of us! Bonnie and Shaunda helped me while I was in VN with getting party favors and gift bags ready - thank you! They were great! She had a Tinkerbell theme for her party and Tink cake made by Joseph our local Kroger Chinese baker. :)

Jordan has some wonderful friends - from her school, her Chinese community friends, and family friends. I hope they all had as much fun as Jordan did as they played, romped, ate, sang, and enjoyed each other's company.

Happy 4th Birthday my sweet daughter - we love you so much!