Natalie's Week Long Birthday Bash

Natalie turned 4 yesterday but has been celebrating her birthday for almost a week. It all started at preschool when they had a group party for all the January birthdays and half birthdays. Natalie made a princess birthday crown, picked out a necklace, and all the kids sang her a birthday song.

Then there was her first ever "friend" party and I think we had 18 or 19 kids all together (including the birthday girl herself and Justin). We had it at Backyard Adventures which is a indoor playground basically. We had the whole place to ourselves so it was a nice place for a bunch of kids to run around and not bother anyone. We were able to round everyone up for cake and some birthday singing but it didn't take long for the kids to head back to the slides. Natalie had tons of fun and loved having all of her friends there. A big thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Pickens and Uncle Brad and Aunt Sheila for helping us to supervise and play with all the kiddos...and keeping track of Justin!

Next we had a family lunch party and had both sets of grandparents, Uncle Brad, Aunt Sheila, and Sydney over to celebrate. We did the lunch, gifts, cake thing and had a good time with everyone. Natalie loves all of her gifts and always enjoys being the center of attention. Although I think she was a bit worn out by this time.


We had a few days off and then it was time for her actual birthday and we took special number 4 cookies to school to celebrate her big day. Aaron then surprised her with balloons at noon time and after he got home from work we went to McDonalds for dinner and some play time. We got home in time for baths, presents and more cookies. She received phone calls from Aunt Jenny, Grandma and Grandpa Curtis, and Grandma and Grandpa Pickens. She also got some birthday emails and birthday e-cards from friends and family. It was hard for her to accept it was bedtime but once she was settled she was out.


Today she received her final presents from Aunt Jenny and crew and Uncle Chris and crew and we ate the last birthday cookie....so I think we are officially done with her 4th birthday....it's been exhausting!

Here are some birthday pictures:

Thank you to everyone that helped Natalie celebrate her birthday, we love all of you!