Happy Birthday Katelyn!

It's hard to believe really, but Katelyn turned four today! Where have the last three years gone? This has been a big year for her. She started preschool. She has learned so much - letters, their sounds, how to write her name, starting to write letters and words, counting so high, talking so well, doing things for herself, getting a big girl bed. Holy cow. What a year!!

Katelyn, of course, knew exactly what she wanted. Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and sprinkles on top. She LOVES sprinkles and wants them on everything.

The night before preparations: Grammy and Papa got Katelyn her first big girl bike. Michael was the sweetie pie that got to assemble it.

Katelyn gearing up for the party.

Getting excited. When is everyone going to get here?? Anticipation for birthday festivities is rough when you're four.

Katelyn has been wanting Twinkle Toes shoes REALLY bad. So I found them on sale and tucked them away for the birthday. They light up when you walk, run, stomp. So Katelyn instantly put them on her feet and was running through the house watching them light up! SO FUNNY! Who knew shoes could be so fun?

Testing out the new bike. Of course I had to get a basket for the front because where else would she put her treasures? She is a GREAT bike rider already!! She really loves her new bike and I know she'll get a ton of use out of this baby.

And of course Michael is trying to show her how to stop the thing. :) I can't believe how big she is. It feels like she was taking her first steps yesterday and all of a sudden she's learning how to ride a big girl bike. Geesh.

Make a wish Katelyn. And Katelyn says, "I wish for a puppy." Yep, not gonna happen. Maybe she'll forget...

Yum, yum, yum.

What we do not have a picture of is the total meltdown that happened right before bed. It was a big, big day for the girl and she was so tired. She went to bed and fell instantly asleep. Not a peep.

Happy birthday sweet girl. Happy birthday to you!!!