And Now She's Four | A Conversation With Anna
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This little bundle of joy turned four on Sunday.
Four years. Seriously?
So fun to look back through the archives I have tagged with Anna - stories and moments documented from the very beginning of her existence.
She was a big help putting together her invitations last week - writing her name on the pattern side of each invite.
I came home on Saturday night from an auction and Katie had decorated the dining room with punched hearts and butterflies and a happy birthday banner.
Her party choice? Chuck E Cheese of course.
We did her party at 11am and that was a pretty good time when it wasn't too crowded.
I'd say she loved it - especially the blow-up crown. She wasn't as keen on "the big man" (Chuck E Cheese the character - that's what she calls him) when we was actually standing right next to her
That would be Simon's hand on her back, helping her make her wish and blow out her candles.
She also let him go in the ticket blaster for her. She wasn't too keen on getting in that thing and trying to grab as many tickets at possible. He, on the other hand, thought it was the most awesome thing possible.
After the party she went over to Chris' house to open some more presents with his parents and then came back to me for dinner with friends and family. It was a full day filled with lots of love and good stuff from all the people that love her so very much.
Here's a look at the digital layout I put together (just like the one I did for Simon) using Cathy's layered template:
Anna, you are a beautiful, smart little girl. I love your energy. I love the way you play. I love the conversations we've been having and how you are growing and developing your own awesome sense of self. Love you so much sweet girl. Happy Birthday.
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Dishwasher, really? :-) Happy birthday sweet Anna!
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Happy birthday sweet little girl :)
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oh.my. the pic with Simon's hand on her back...perfection!
Happy 4th Birthday, Sweet Anna!
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Me too. What a sweetie.
Happy Birthday, Anna! My baby just turned 4, as well. Wish they could stay little...a little longer.
Totally agree, it tugged at my heart when I read it was Simon's hand :-) Ali, I've loved watching these two grow through following your blog. So inspiring!
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Glad it was a HAPPY day for all of you. Love her sweet smile and personality!! Can't believe she's four either. Happy Birthday Anna!
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Precious! Happy birthday, sweet Anna girl.
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Happy Birthday Sweet Anna...you are so loved, adorable...and it is so fun seeing you grow up. You are a lucky little girl!!!
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Happy Birthday to a very smart and beautiful girl!
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Wow, Anna, it looks like you had an AWESOME Birthday!!
Hope you were spoilt rotten by everyone and i hope the coming year is just filled with giggles, smiles and plenty of joy and happiness for you and your beautiful family :-)
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Happy Birthday Sweet Anna. Love the blow-up crown and looks like you had a fun, happy day.
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Wonderful photos, yours always make me think of ways to improve mine. Anna is a beautiful little girl. These years go by far too quickly.
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Happy Birthday to Anna. I remember her pictures from when she was born. Time has sure flown.
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Oh wow, Happy Birthday Anna!! Time goes so fast. Glad to hear you had a fabulous and fun weekend.
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FOUR!! I can hardly believe it. I started reading your blog when Anna was just a babe. Now I'm feeling a bit old! LOL!!
Happy birthday to sweet Anna. It's been so much fun watching her grow up. :-)
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Time flies!! Happy Birthday, Anna!!
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Aww! Happy Birthday Anna!
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Love the favorites page!
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Looks like a lovely day and lovely memories! Thanks for sharing Ali! Take care you.
Suz
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Happy Birthday to Anna! Thank you for sharing your conversation, those are such sweet answers. Kids are such a joy.
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I LOVE the dishwasher as a career goal! I have a daughter who is a naval officer who at Anna's age set her career goal as a grocery store checker or Dairy Queen cake decorator. All these years later we still smile at her four year old goals. LOVE that you put them to paper.
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Such a pretty little girl. Happy Birthday Anna!
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