Happy Birthday Kimmie!

Kimmie turned four years old last week! She's getting so big. For her birthday she wanted a caterpillar cake and a party at the park. Fortunately the weather cooperated so we had a fun night at the park with grandparents, three uncles, and next-door neighbors. Earlier, I took her to the Build-a-Bear factory to make a special stuffed animal for her. She, of course, chose the sparkly pink unicorn. I warned her that we would not be able to get any clothes for it if she chose that one, but she didn't really care. Both she and Emily like it a lot. Our neighbors gave her a soft bride doll, that she absolutely loves and takes with her everywhere. The two girls are allowed one toy to sleep with at night and they have been taking turns with those two things ever since Kimmie's birthday. So, here's pictures:

Dinnertime

The birthday girl

Cute sisters!

Three munchkins, impossible to get all three looking forward at the same time!

The birthday haul. There were stick-on earrings and a cool lollipop and a disney princesses balloon in there too, but it's obvious what the favorites where...

10 things about Kimmie, age 4:

1. Spunky: she knows what she likes and it not afraid to let it be known.

2. Observant: Kimmie is very visual and picks up on the littlest details. Not much escapes her.

3. Frank: she will voice said observations exactly as they appear in her head. If you want an honest opinion, she's the one to ask. If not... well, she might tell you anyway.

4. Friend: she plays so well with both Emily and Calvin. Calvin adores her and it is so fun to listen to the two of them giggling over who knows what. She and Emily will play for hours with their stuffed animals, usually some variation of mommies and babies.

5. Mischevious: Kimmie will dare to do things that the others will not. In some ways she and Calvin are a troublesome pair because Kimmie will think things up and Calvin has no fear in following and taking it a step further. If those two are together and it is quiet, then there is definitely trouble.

6. Sweet: Kimmie loves bedtime stories, songs and hugs. She always wants me to kiss her on the forehead after she gives me a kiss goodnight. And sometimes, she just needs a hug.

7. A flair for fashion: Kimmie always notices what earrings I'm wearing or compliments a dress I'm wearing. She loves skirts and jewelry. She has a definite taste in clothes that I have yet to figure out. She has some pants she wears all the time, and others she refuses to, and I am not sure what the system is. Maybe there isn't one, and it's just little girl capriciousness.

8. Games: She loves games. She loves to play them with you whenever you can. This I am not very good at. Sorry, Kimmie. I will try to be better.

9. Eyes: She gets comments on her sparkling blue eyes wherever she goes. And she has the Butler eyelashes that set them off perfectly. And the dimples. Man, Daddy better be ready when this girl is ready to date!

10. Kimmie is just, Kimmie. There is no one like her in the world. I love her laugh and her spunk and her wrinkled nose expressions that she saves just for me. She is as stubborn as I am which spells trouble sometimes, but I also love that she knows her mind and what she wants. I love you Kimberly Ann!