We believe this one may have been from the bell.

This is a combo of playground and scooter wreck (in our driveway).

But this is the scary one.  The other day, she found a patch of water (on our patio) and wiped out. It could have easily been her head. It could have easily been stitches and a trip to the ER.

She’s 4. She wears a helmet because I require it. It is a good habit. I wear a helmet. My husband wears a helmet. And our kids wear helmets. Be safe friends.

First we went to Hannah’s classroom where the girls had fun with a bean bag toss. Abby kept hitting the hole in the back of the chair!! Once they hit a hole on the board they got to pick a sticker.

Then we went to decorate eggs next door in the art room.

Next it was time for the cake walk! Hannah won the very first time.

Next we went to get some face paint.

(Back at the cake walk) Abby said she was going to play until she won. And win she did!!

I decorated a cake to contribute to the fun! One of Hannah’s classmates won it! So exciting!!

And the big finale was the Easter egg hunt. They had several different hunts and divided the kids by age. The girls had a blast.

Hannah grabbed a picture with Ms. Jean before we left. Such a fun morning!!

You are a blessing to me, Daddy and Abby and the entire family. You give us the biggest hugs and most precious smiles. You are one tough little girl! Climbing and jumping and balancing!! It takes quite a bit of blood before you even wince. You have grown so much this year!! We moved to Colorado this past October. You were just terrified of school — and now you are upset when you don’t get to see Mrs. Kim. You are learning to ski and you have mastered the 2 wheel scooter. You love to change your clothes 14 times a day. And 12 of those outfits usually involve a skirt.

We usually grab an ice cream cake on our actual birthdays — then we get bigger cakes for our party. This year we picked out a Baskin Robins white cake with chocolate pb ice cream. Purple is one of your favorite colors and they just happened to have one!

Ah! I caught that smile! So beautiful!

Proud of your accomplishment! I think you did it it two puffs!

It was REALLY good. No fork necessary I suppose

Present time! We got you a marble race.

This is an ironing board with an iron that makes real sounds from Gma and Gpa Feger.

And here is your Mermaid LalaLoopsy!!

Gma and Gpa McCrary wanted to Skype. I stacked your presents from them up so they could watch you open them!

A Happy Birthday sign.

And four candles to blow out! Blow Hannah BLOW!!!!

You did it!!! All the way from Colorado!

Your very own star light for your bedroom!

And a Barbie with puppies!!! So exciting!

We finally got you calmed down from all the excitement and sugar. Once we got upstairs we got your new loopsy in her new pjs.

And you wanted to try out your new pjs too! It was a three piece set. You choose to do all three at once

We love you Hannahbelle! Happy 4th Birthday!

I tried my best to keep my concern to myself. I tried to reassure them that IF we had to get shots – they seriously only hurt for just a second. I promised them Steak N Shake milkshakes when we were done. They knew they would get stickers from the Dr. It was just something we had to do. So off we went!

We went in and they both got weighed and measured. Abby is 90th – 90th in height and weight and Hannah is 75th – 75th. This just means they are both a bit taller than the average — but their weight is right on course with their height. Now in the past, weighing hasn’t even went well. Abby has always completely shut down at the doctors office. Sometimes we even see hives! But so far, so good! Still smiling and laughing with the fantastic nurse!

Next we walked down the hall so Abby could look at some pictures. At first she thought it was just a fun game and did great. Then the nurse walked us to the end of the hall and I had to cover one eye so she could look at the pictures with one eye from a distance. She started to get uncomfortable and said she couldn’t see anymore and such. Once again the nurse pulled through and got Abby to have fun with it. She did great! I forgot to mention that while Abby was 20 feet away, Hannah was standing right next to the nurse yelling, “STAR”, “BOAT”, “FLAG”. Ha! She finally stopped when the nurse told her she could get a turn later

Then we went into the room – and all of the fun was sucked from the air. I could clearly see Abby getting more and more nervous — Hannah was just kinda oblivious bouncing around. The nurse came back in and did a little hearing test for Abby. Abby had to say “BEEP” every time she heard the beep. She did great!

Finally it was time. Dr. P came in. Dr. P is such a warm and funny lady! But she is a doctor and I guess that scares Abby a bit. The girls aren’t really sick all of the time – so they don’t see her too often. Maybe their yearly visit and possibly one other time a year? I know we have had years when they only went on their birthday. So maybe she is just unfamiliar? Dr. P did both exams kinda at the same time. Checked this, then that, both girls.

They both did great. I learned that one has much larger tonsills than the other – but I don’t remember which one Abby showed Dr. P she could (finally) skip. Hannah did multiple ballerina spins. Abby had to write her name and draw a picture of a girl. Hannah drew a completed circle.

Almost done! Dr. P left the room and the nurse came back in. She handed me three wipes and a cup. Yes. Yes. I had to take both girls into the bathroom and convince Abby to pee in a cup. So there I am, trying to keep Hannah from touching everything, Abby is balancing on the toilet, I am holding the cup under her with my arms in a public toilet. Abby is worried about peeing on my arms – which she finally did. Ah! A mother’s love! Anyway, we got the pee and it was time for shots.

Hannah choose to go first. I asked her to sing a song with me. She sang “Old McDonald” – but she got the shot before we found out what animal was on the farm. She wasn’t happy – but did okay.

Then Abby. She was so so brave! She hopped up where she needed to sit, held my hands and readied herself. It is so hard to watch their faces as they feel that needle. I just kept reassuring her that is was only going to sting for just a minute. Two in one arm and one in the other. She did cry. But it wasn’t the “i’m freaking out cry” it was the “this really hurts mom cry”. Both girls had it together by the time we walked out of the room. Success!

WE WERE DONE!!!!

The girls really loved their bandaids – so that was good.

Whew! Ready for school!!

The girls got some really fun bracelets with their tickets.

They did super!! We had hotdogs and nachos for supper. Then Jamey ran back out for some popcorn and a soft pretzel. They stayed in their seats and actually watched and enjoyed the movie. Abby had the biggest grin you have ever seen! Her favorite part was when Blu found his mother. Hannah was a dancing machine. I think she loved the music.

Jamey grabbed a quick picture during the credits.

When we were walking out Abby said, “Mom, this has been a very good day.”

I agree. A very good day indeed!