Turning Japanese (I Really Think So)

Tonight, we celebrated Abbie’s 4th birthday with her closest friends at our house, kung fu style. I had soooo much fun putting together the little favors, although I made a mental note to not be so cheap, and to buy the “pre-assembled” take-out boxes next time.

Abbie got a kick out of the “Master Abbie” on her box.

I figured out that I suck at frosting cupcakes, but I was pretty pleased with how my panda faces turned out. (Those art classes at ASU sure came in handy)

Abbie pretty much just ate the cookies and frosting and left the rest of her cupcake. Typical Abbie cake eating behavior. I love the action shot of the Jolly Ranchers from the piñata. This was a new “pull string” piñata. No piñatas were actually harmed or beaten during the duration of this party.

I love how excited the other kids get about the presents. I’m sure they’re glad when their friends get cool stuff because they end up playing with it, too.

I am thankful for good friends who help me out (Aimee-thank you for holding Brooklyn so I could take some photos) and make me laugh (that would be you, One-Eyed Mitch). Also, thanks to everyone for coming over and bringing your kids! I hope you had fun!

More festivities to come. It’s our tradition in our family to celebrate for a week, so bring on the week of birthday!