Octonauts, Astronauts, and Play Dough

The number one thing N wanted for her birthday was an astronaut costume and Grandma Karyl tracked one down for her. She wants mom and dad to dress up like an alien and a rocket ship at Halloween for her. (: Grandma also fulfilled her wish for ice cream and her friends at the party fulfilled her Moana wishes. Almost every day she asked to listen to Moana on cd while looking at the pictures in the book that came with it. I used a Target Perk to buy the Blu Ray for $15 because I could tell this was going to be the biggest thing since Frozen at our house!

N chose to have an Octonauts birthday parts with a few of her very best friends. It was a joy to help her celebrate. This year, since N isn't a big fan of shopping, I took the money Hubby's family sent in the mail and picked out this ice cream set for her. She loves it so much she won't let it go in the play room kitchen -- it has to remain in her bedroom because it is so special.

It is so cute to see N and her friend that gave her the outfit wearing their Moana clothes on the same day to preschool. I love how much she loves attending there two mornings a week.

Another friend has inspired her to ride her bike to school more often and I'm loving it. Gotta get that balance down on this bike before she can move on to the 16" bike waiting for her.

I wasn't planning on this hair cut, but when your preschool decides to give herself a haircut, you go straight to the salon to get it fixed! N wants bangs but I won't let her!

I've lost her annual check up stats already. I guess that's what I get for being 2 months behind in my blogging! I know she's rather tall and super skinny and I love every ounce of her. She is a joy and is keeping me busy and young at heart. Love you to the moon and back, N! Here's to wishing you a wonderful year of being 4 years old!

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