Happy Birthday, dearest Clara. I'm at the same time amazed that you're already 4, and amazed that you're only 4. As cliche as it sounds, it seems like just yesterday that you came screaming into this world. And yet, you show us over and over again that you're big: "I can ride a bike with no training wheels!" "I can write my name!" and my recent favorite "I can spell my name backwards!"
We had the honor of celebrating your birthday today with Emma, who shares your birthday (minus one year). Her wonderful parents and I put together a fun little party at the park, and everyone seemed to have a nice time. There was bouncing, cake, playground, and your own creation: pin the tail on the pig (which Nona helped make with you & Molly last night).
And, of course, your wonderful big sister helped make this day super special. She dreamed up hunting down your very own Spot blanket, and helped cheer you on today as you marked another year.
So, Happy Birthday Dearest Clara! Here's to watching you jump right in to face every challenge that comes your way. And with style!
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| Spot II |
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| Birthday Girls! |
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| Birthday jumpers! |
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| Opa & Molly make an entrance |
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| Clara pins the tail on the pig |
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| The pig, with one tail |
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| Emma pins the tail on the pig |
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| Lucy pins the tail on the pig, while Clara watches |
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| The pig now has many tails |
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| Tired birthday girls go for a spin |
Speaking of that pig... I had the pleasure of overhearing a great conversation last night as Nona & the girls started making the pig. The pig had been drawn, and they were starting to color. Clara had drawn the black lines below the pig's butt...
Nona: Don't draw poop on there. I don't want the pig to be pooping!
Molly: it's okay, why not?
Clara: I don't want to have poop on there either. But it's not poop. It's something that looks like poop, but it's not poop.
Zach later noted that Clara's got the politician response down pat.
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