In case anyone didn't already know, Bridget turned FOUR last week!!! This is the first year we went all out with a party where she was able to invite friends. We decided on a local art studio where the kids would be making clay sculptures.
We went with a Hello Kitty theme (mostly because I happened across a cute Hello Kitty themed invitation that I was able to customize from an artist on etsy.com).
We might have been a little ambitious with Bridget's party - we invited 19 kids. But the real shocker is that 17 showed up! The poor instructor definitely had her hands full. Luckily most kids' parents stuck around to help assist in the sculpture making!
Bridget got a little distracted half-way through and opted to color instead of continue with the clay. We certainly cant blame her - she had a lot of hosting to do! She is sitting next to her former (and Evan's current) caretaker, Nonna, in this photo:
What party is complete without cupcakes?! Bridget's Grandma Carol supplied the mini cupcakes and lemonade and they were a BIG hit!
After the party festivities, we continued the Birthday celebration at one of our favorite local restaurants. We had a big family crowd that included the Oregon Foley's, Uncle Pete, Nana, and Grandma Lyn. Dinner was delicious and Bridget's enery never faded. Even at the end when she was still able to whip out an "after-party" style pose:
And if the weekend festivities weren't enough, we still had a little celebration on her actual birthday. We even picked up an ice cream cake like she has had at all her prior birthdays.
All in all I'd say Bridget had a pretty amazing 4th birthday! We still can't believe what an amazing SMART, BEAUTIFUL, BIG kid she is becoming!