day 101 - you look like a monkey $

Four years ago, at exactly 12:37 pm, I became a mom. :) Today was Ava's fourth birthday. She has been counting down sleeps for the past month and was bouncing off the ceiling this afternoon. The decorations were a bit mismatched with Hannah Montana balloons, a Disney Princess banner and Groucho Marx glasses, but perfect for anybody who knows my little Ava:



Ava saw the glasses at Walmart last week and decided that we needed to get a pair for each of her guests. She thought they were very cool. Here's a shot of Ava, myself and my bangs at optimal length. Next week they will be too long and impossible to work with. ;)



It was a great day and a lot of fun. Nana made the cake (thanks Mom!):



Ava had fun with her cousin (who had a sleepover with her last night at Grandma's house):



and the boys quite enjoyed the glasses (this is Ethan).





Ava's instructions to Nana earlier in the week were that "the birthday song" was pre-approved as long as we included the "you look like a monkey and you smell like one too" part. Here she is skipping the cake (and the plate) and focusing on just the icing:



And my last picture of this post, the unveiling of the scooter, all pimped out with streamers and a basket:



That was it for today. It was a long day and I am tired. Happy birthday Ava!!! It's hard to believe you are already four. Oh and P.S. I lied. One more picture. Here is my beautiful Ava at two weeks old. A long and lean little girl who could rock a pink tracksuit with a hoodie like nobody's business. :)



Comments

Andrea said…
LOVE the glasses! LOL I'm not sure who's face looked more excited about that scooter, Ava's or Natalia's! Must be the streamers......hehehe
Mari said…
Happy Birthday to Ava! I love the glasses and the party pictures. She was sweet at 2 weeks ans still is!
Jennifer said…
Thanks ladies! It was a lot of fun. :)