4, the new favorite number

For anyone who has spent time around Nora Beth over the past year, you would know that she has been obsessed with the number 3. Everything had to be in threes. Well today, that number changed to four. That's right, our little girl turned four today. Where has the time gone. She has changed from a toddler to a big girl over the past year. She is so full of energy, always has something funny to say and loves to dance "like a ballerina."

She got a birthday hat from preschool yesterday and insisted on wearing it all day today. We spent lots of time cuddling today. We went to the Carousel after Shianne got home from school. Of course, she got four rides on the Carousel!
We met Lamar at Nora Beth's pick of restaurants. She just loves Homemade Tortillas, as we call it (it is really called La Hacienda Real). She ate all her dinner and then was so excited for her presents. To continue her interest in all things girly, pink and princess-like, she received several presents that fit this description. She could not wait to get home to take a bath with her new Barbie Mermaid.

The waitress realized that it was Nora Beth's birthday so she had the wait staff come and sing Happy Birthday. This took Nora Beth by surprise and she started crying. We get her settled down and she realizes that there is no candle on her deep fried ice cream. Yet another meltdown. Can anyone say "bedtime!"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NORA BETH HELENE!