No, she's not pretending!

I guess the morning at the beach/park tired her out. She is actually asleep with her sunglasses on. When I saw that I had to take a picture. One day I'll tell her how she fell asleep with her sunglasses and now I have proof.

Caroline's 4th Birthday....a day early

Caroline's birthday will be on the 7th, but we decided to invite gramma and Auntie Jean over for a little cake and ice cream. I attempted to make the Barbie doll cake and it turned it out ok. The four year old really enjoyed it and the cake was very good. Caroline was very concerned about getting the doll OUT of the cake and kept asking how I was going to do that. Watch the video in the photo album to see us singing and removal of said barbie. Caroline opened a few presents from gramma and Jean and we gave her one today...but for tomorrow we will have four balloons tied to her chair along with a few more presents. I can't wait to see her facial expression then!

UPDATED ON APRIL 7TH...Last night Caroline was either hyped up from all the sugar she consumed or excited that her actual birthday was approaching and didn't fall asleep till 10pm! After she was out, Steve set up the four balloons in the kitchen and I got all the presents set out on the table. I have to say Steve and I were excited to. It's fun to be able to do things for those you love. The next morning, Caroline woke up, but didn't come to wake us up. I just happened to hear her playing in her room. I got Steve up and we got her and went downstairs. Caroline said, BALLOONS and more presents for me! She was ready for more cake too...but mama said no to that-after lunch was the deal. Caroline opened her presents and loved everything. We have played with her balloons all morning. Then she started to ask, 'How do I know I'm 4 years old?' She would look down at herself as if something was suppose to change today. She seemed a little disappointed, but I told her I can tell she is older because she is taller. Caroline is a bold, curious, non-assuming, strong, fun, humorous, and compassionate. See our photo album for more pictures. God bless you all.