For Adley's actual birthday, Grammy and Papa invited Adley over to their home for a special "four" party. They had so many creative ideas to make her day unique. All of the activities Grammy planned had a "four" theme. Along the front walkway, Grammy had written an "Adley, Adley, we love you!" chant four times.
Once we got inside, Adley had to follow directions, instructing her to do various movements four times--including spinning in a circle,
clapping her hands,
and bouncing a balloon into the air.
Then, Adley did a series of four-related activities. Each activity was listed on a slip of paper hidden inside a balloon. Adley was excited about popping each balloon to discover her next activity.
Papa planned an activity in which Adley counted four marbles and placed them into blocks.
Another activity was looking at photos from Mommy's 4th birthday WAY back in the day!
We then built figures with four sides...
...and played a few rounds of Connect 4.
After the balloon-filled activities, Adley followed scavenger hunt clues around the house to discover her birthday present.
Can you tell how eager she is as she listens to the clues? Adley LOVED this!
Last, Grammy and Papa served a special lunch. Adley counted out four samples of a wide variety of foods-- grapes, strawberries, goldfish, cereal, carrots, pretzels, M&Ms, chocolate chips and more. Adley thought it was so silly!
In addition to her "four sampler platter," Adley had one of her favorite lunches, waffles, on the side. Yum!
They served a sweet roll for dessert. What a special morning!
That evening back at home, our family sang to Adley and celebrated with birthday brownies.
Over the weekend following her birthday, we invited our large family group over for a birthday meal to celebrate both Adley and Grandpa, whose birthday is the day before Adley's. Grandma made a delicious carrot cake for Grandpa, and we served cupcakes for Adley.
Adley was sure treated royally surrounding her special day! We thank God for our sweet FOUR-year-old!
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