We celebrated her actual birthday with a family dinner of pizza and broccoli (her choice) and birthday cake, of course. For most of the day, Addy was adamant that she was not in face turning four on that day, despite everyone's attempt to explain to her that it was December 1st, and that four years ago that day, she was born. She was quite sure that the moment you turn four is at your birthday party, when all your friends sing "Happy Birthday." It was no use arguing. (She did however, when snuggling in for bed that night, tell me she was glad to be four. Little clown.)
So Addy wanted a "Doodlebops" birthday. You mean you've never heard of the Doodlebops??? Are you living under a rock?
Don't worry. You're not. Addy has a thing for picking obscure themes for her birthday parties. Last year, it was Balto, so I feel we did our community service by educating guests about the heroic story of Balto the sled dog who saved the town of Nome, Alaska, from a diphtheria outbreak. This year, there was no community service in embracing the Doodlebops. It's a Canadian kids show, that does occasionally broadcast here on Saturday morning. They sing, they dance, and are generally obnoxious. Addy saw the preview once and desperately wanted to watch them. Wouldn't you know, the Shaker Heights Library has a DVD collection of them. Thank you, Library, thank you. But because we love her to pieces, we did our best to give her a Doodlebop Birthday Party Extravaganza.
Here's the piñata and birthday cake I made for her birthday party with her friends. As I have lovingly referred to it, I believe an accurate description for this cake would be what it would look like if a pack of highlighter threw up. But she loved them.
Addy had a wonderful time at her birthday party with all her friends. She invited her whole preschool class, along with other playgroup and neighborhood friends. Her preschool friends and her were particularly excited because the party was at the gym at their school. It was big fun.
Hulu hoops and tricycles!
It was so much fun to see Addy interact with all her new friends and classmates. I felt like the birthday party was a little sneak peak into what Addy is like at school. Here she is getting a lift from one of her classmates.
And what's the best way to get 15 four year olds to sit down??? Food!
All in all, it was a great birthday! Happy Birthday Addy!
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