The Girl is Four

We celebrated a sweet and simple birthday this past weekend.  My little girl tuned four.   She now informs me that she is not little and is indeed, “a BIG girl.” Well, I think I’m inclined to agree with her.

I gave her a couple of party options and she chose to light sky lanterns with a small group of friends at the beach.  I purchased five lanterns here, and couldn’t have been happier with the results.  It was cold that evening, so the celebration was kept short and sweet.  While bundled in our warmest sweaters, hats and gloves, we enjoyed cupcakes, blew bubbles, and played with sparklers.  After the beautiful sunset, we lit our lanterns and sent them flying with sweet birthday wishes. I was glad to have so many adults present, to help with lighting all the lanterns.  We had eight in all (a family member brought three more), and lost only one to the cold and windy conditions.

It was a sweet and magical party.  One I am sure no one will forget any time soon.