Lauren's 4th Birthday festivities!

Birthday festivities started early for Lauren.  At her preschool they let the kids be class leader around their birthdays.  She was so excited when she got the reminder bracelet on Tuesday!  Come Thursday, I don't think she could contain herself!  Here she is stylin' for the big day.

 On their "special day" they get to bring show and tell.  Lauren brought Bea, her favorite Lalaloopsy and her baby sister!  Grabbed this cute shot on our way out the door!

 

 Adalynn and I got to spend the entire day at preschool for her special day!  Here she is with a Princess Potato Head she built.

 Since she was leader she got to hold the flag during their Pledge of Allegiance!  (So glad they actually teach the kiddos this still!)

 Being adorned with her birthday crown by Mrs. Forbes.

 One of her favorite jobs while being leader, ringing the bell at the end of "recess".

 Getting ready to sing Happy Birthday to the Birthday girl!  Thanks to Miss Adalynn for choosing this time to nap so I could be a part of her big sister's special time!

 At the end of the day they read the leader special notes from their classmates.  My favorite was from Knox.  It read: "I hope you don't get eaten by an owl today at school!"  Where do they come up with this stuff??

 Friday evening, Nana Julie and Papa Eddie came up for the weekend.  It was so nice to spend the weekend with them.  Adalynn finally warmed up to Nana!  It took her a little bit, but by Saturday she was good to go!

 Lauren with her Lalaloopsy collection, some of which were added by her Aunties and Cousins.

 After dinner we had some chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, as requested by the Birthday Girl.

 Sporting her Beaver shirt for Game Day.  This year since Homecoming was her birthday, she got to share her Birthday with Benny Beaver!

 Today, we had a Lalaloopsy birthday party with her "old friends" as Lauren calls them.  It was our old playgroup!  Since Bea is her favorite Lalaloopsy, we had cupcakes that mommy decorated to look like Bea.

 They turned out pretty darned good (and tasty) if I do say so myself!

 Here's the dining rom all ready for the party goers!

 Instead of making goodie bags for everyone this year, I sent the girls all home with a Lalaloopsy book.  They also got to keep their craft (candy bracelet), a homemade coloring book, their heart wands and as many dum dums from the centerpiece as they liked.

 Her cupcakes in the shape of a 4.

 And of course presents!  She was really spoiled.  More Lalaloopsy dolls!

 Logan, Breanna, Lauren and Ellie all playing in the fort.

I don't kow who had more fun, the kids today or the moms.  It was nice to see everyone and catch up.  Now that the party is out of the way, time to work on Halloween costumes....and yes, it is a Lalaloopsy!