Lissie's Fourth Birthday Recap

Lissie is four!  Like last year, we opted for a low-key celebration.

The weekend before, we enjoyed our birthday tradition of mommy and me manicures and lunch.  Super cute and super fun!  I hadn't seen Lissie so excited before - she was ready to go right after breakfast, and she kept asking "Are we there yet?" the entire drive to the salon.  Silly, sweet goose.  And, without planning, we picked the same shade of pink nail polish!

We lunched at Jason's Deli afterwards, which was perfect because we enjoyed the free ice cream cone after our tasty meal!

We also went to Barnes & Noble for her to choose a few birthday books, courtesy of her Ninong Chris!

I wouldn't have expected her to choose anything different.  Haha.

On Lissie's big day, we woke her up with four birthday balloons.

We enjoyed a special birthday breakfast: at her request, it was cookie cereal, banana, and milk.

Daddy had to go to work that morning, but she wanted to open up her birthday presents right away.

Birthday dollar for a dollar store treat!

A new arts and crafts kit!

We spent the morning at the new local library for storytime and a playdate with a friend.  Afterwards, we went to the dollar store to redeem her birthday money for a treat and then popped into church to say our special thanksgiving birthday prayers.  

We had to eat our noodles (ramen) for lunch, per another birthday tradition.  And after nap, we played with some of our new birthday goodies while we waiting for daddy and the grandparents to come celebrate the day with the birthday girl.

Xavier wants to make sure we know he's still 2

A new bike from Lolo and Lola!

Per the birthday girl's request, dinner was Jet's Pizza followed by Frozen cupcakes for dessert.

Rolling up her sleeves, ready to dig in.

"Thanks, Lissie, for having a birthday so I can enjoy yummy food!"

Frozen rings from the Frozen cupcakes

Also, per the birthday girl's request, we ended the night with a Frozen dance party where we all danced to Frozen songs.

It was a wonderful birthday for a wonderful birthday girl!

Sidenote: Xavier had a hard time dealing with the attention his sister was receiving.  He was jealous of all of her treats and presents.  Little does he know that in just three short months, it'll be his turn.  Celebrated Washington, DC style!