Norah's Birthday Parties

We had three "celebrations" for Norah's birthday.  The first one was on her actual birthday with just our family.  Norah's birthday fell on a Thursday this year, so she got to spend her morning at preschool being the leader, and wearing her "4" birthday crown.  After preschool, Erik took her to Scratch to pick out cupcakes to eat later.  After lunch the kids hung out, played, and then took a nap.  While the kids napped, I wrapped Norah's presents, so as soon as she got up, she saw them and immediately wanted to open them. :)  After she opened her presents, we ate dinner, Norah's request of skillet casserole, and enjoyed our cupcakes.  I think Norah had a fun day turning 4!

Ready to open presents

Checking out the first one...

Frozen Anna and Elsa!

Grace thought she should help :)

Frozen house :)  (I know Norah's expression in this picture isn't the most excited….lol) :)

Norah's second birthday celebration was on the Saturday after her birthday with our families.  She went to Kindergym in the morning, and then to my parent's house for lunch so we could get ready for the party.  After lunch, Kyler and Norah came home, and all three kids took a nap.  I'm pretty sure Grace is the only one who actually slept, as the older two were too excited for the party. :)  Around 5:30 everyone started arriving.  As soon as everyone got here, we enjoyed a wonderful dinner of pulled pork sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, fruit salad, relishes, and chips.  After dinner the kids played for a while, and Norah kept coming and asking if it was time to open presents. :)  As soon as everyone had finished eating, and we were able to clean up a little bit, we called Norah to come open her presents.  She had so much fun, and loved everything she received.  After presents, we sang "Happy Birthday" and enjoyed cake and ice cream.  Everyone hung out for a while then and finally about 9:30 the last people left. :)  We are so grateful that our families all live so close and are able to come and celebrate our kids' birthdays!

Norah's Frozen cake 

Ready to party!

Norah with her cake :)

The birthday girl!

Party guests!

Birthday dinner

Ready to open presents!

Love that some were wrapped in a Frozen reusable bag :)

Having fun opening

Norah got this coat and Grace would not take it off!  (Also showing off her walking skills) :)

The birthday girl!

Singing "Happy Birthday!"

Picture with Henry and Geneva

Picture with Uncle Ben

Norah's final birthday celebration was a week after her birthday.  We invited some family friends over to celebrate Norah with a "kid" party. :)  We had this party at church, as we are getting ready to put our house for sale (more on that later), and I thought it would be easier clean-up. :)  Everyone arrived about 6:00, and we enjoyed a yummy dinner of tacos/nachos, fruit salad, and cheesy potatoes.  After dinner the kids played and worked on some Frozen craft projects for a while.  Then Norah was ready to open her presents. :)  After presents, we sang "Happy Birthday", and enjoyed cupcakes and ice cream.  Then we enjoyed hanging out and chatting while the kids watched the Frozen movie and worked on their craft projects some more.  We headed home around 9:00.

Frozen cupcakes :)

All ready to go!

Kids table!

Two of the three "littlest" ones :)

Checking out her new game!

Love the kids all gathered around :)

Looking at her new Barbie :)

Singing "Happy Birthday!"

Jentry, Grace, and Judah :)

We are so grateful for everyone who came to celebrate Norah's 4th birthday!  She had a wonderful time and was extremely blessed by the gifts she received.  We appreciate everyone who took time to come and celebrate with us!  Happy Birthday Norah!