Build a Bear

Malaya chose to go to Build A Bear for her special birthday activity. (I didn't even know she knew about it, but I think she saw a commercial.) It was so cute. First you pick out an animal you want to make. Then you stuff it just the right amount. You add a heart that makes your animal come alive. Then you give your new friend a bath. Finally, you pick out a new outfit. Before you leave, you name your bear and get it's birth certificate. Malaya named her bear Angelina and gave her a ballerina outfit.

Malaya's birthday

Malaya's birthday theme was Tinkerbell this year. she was very patient as she waited all day for everyone to come. She kept saying, "I am trying to not think about my presents, but it is so hard." When it was time for her cake, she hid under the table. She is just too embarrassed when people sing to her. She perked right up when it was time to blow out the candles. Unfortunately, Jolie blew them out first. So, Malaya blew out the second round. Then we opened presents and played before dinner.
We told Malaya that she had to stop sucking her thumb when she turned 4. She was ready to give it a try. But I think she sucked more that day than ever before. She also told me that it was just too hard and she thinks she should just give up.










Jolie is modeling a new dress up outfit.

birthday

Jolie's birthday was a farm theme. I tried to make it girly by adding purple accents. She didn't fully understand that she was the guest of honor. She just knew that she could eat cake and blow out candles. Malaya was more than willing to help with everything! It was a good day!

at the farm

For Jolie's birthday we decided to spend some time at the farm and then we went bouncing. Well, at the farm, the baby goats found a way to escape. They squeezed under the fence and they were free. The girls loved chasing and petting them. And when the goats had enough of the free life, they squeezed back under the fence and were safe at home.