Hannah's Birthday Dinner

This year I decided to do something low key for Hannah's birthday.  With a 5 week old I just wasn't up for anything too elaborate, and Hannah didn't seem to mind.:)  We decided to have a birthday dinner/party for her with just family on her actual birthday, February 14th.  Grandmama and Pawpaw couldn't make the trip up because of work, but Mimi, Papa and Uncle Stanley came over for the festivities.  It was a fun night of celebrating our girl!!  

I know I'm biased, but isn't she just adorable!?  

The whole day if you asked her how old she was she would say "4!"  Emily's been talking about turning four for an entire year so she might have actually thought she was turning four at first, but as the day went on she would get a big smile on her face when we asked her how old she was and then say....4?!  She knew it was making us laugh, so she just kept saying it.  She really is a jokester.  Cutie!  

We had a yummy dinner of stuffed shells, etc....we all enjoyed it!!  

Then it was time for cake.  We got her an Elmo cake this year...she was excited!  

Emily blew out Hannah's candle before I could stop her.  I was in the middle of telling her to wait in the picture below.:)  Em was pretty excited about all the birthday festivities too.  

The picture below made me laugh because Emily was looking at her Daddy with an "I've been caught" look. Hannah didn't really mind the help this year.  Next year will probably be a different story.   

Family picture.  Hannah was sneaking a bite of icing while we were busy posing for the picture....smart girl!  

The cake may have been from Publix, but it was a hit, as you can tell from the next few pictures....

Opening presents time.  Again, what would Hannah do without her big sister?! :)  

Hannah got a tricycle from Mimi and Papa this year and this was her reaction when she saw it!  So excited!!  

Mimi, Papa and all three girls.  My mom was responsible for positioning everyone for the picture.  I told her she could get a side job.:)  

Uncle Stanley drove in all the way from Atlanta just to celebrate his niece.  He's such a great uncle!  

Happy Birthday, Hannah-Bo-Banna!  You bring so much joy and laughter and love into our home.  We love, love, love you!!  

PS:  Hannah's 2 year old post to come...