Top 4 Reasons Why. . .

. . .being 4 Rocks

1. The FOOD

Who knew that turning 4 brought with it such delectable selections?

Like the requested red pancakes, dried mangoes and hot chocolate breakfast in bed

(look at that room service!)

or the special treat that Phil the Groundhog leaves

(perks to sharing a birthday with him)

Then there's the ultimate in gourmet h'orderves-

chocolate "tires"

served in the hottest new fashion

Followed by pure asphalt scrumptiousness

Then of course there's the biggest food hit of all.

We're talking none other than

Weiner Racers!!!

The #2 Reason Why Being 4 Rocks:

the FRIENDS

We're not talking one or two either.

We're talking serious

running, jumping, screaming, giggling, racing, hollering,

play-till-you pass-out friends.

Those are the best kind.

Who just happen to bring the cutest presents

and the most fun ones

The 3rd Reason Why Being 4 Rocks:

the FUN!

When we were brainstorming birthday party theme ideas we knew a race car party would be the perfect party for our 4 year old. Austin and his little buddies had a blast-so worth it!

When they came in, the boys got to select

their ultimate speed racer machine

and then decorate it accordingly.

With racing flags in hand the races began.

Jared's racing ramp was a HUGE hit.

He insisted on the ramp at the bottom and the kids loved watching their race cars fly over the edge each time each insisting, "I won!!!"

A dead give-away you're the only invited GIRL at a BOY'S party-

(the only one still taking advantage of the arts & crafts table)

The boys lasted a few minutes and then they were off racing.

You can't have a race without a trophy.

We made sure everyone made it into the winner's circle.

Try as we might we couldn't get Michiko to wear a bikini

to make it really authentic.

Avery would have jumped at the chance

so we didn't offer her the position.

The little speedsters LOVED the awards assembly.

Best part was seeing one of the boys at church the next day,

still clutching his trophy.

Gramma's artwork has become quite the tradition now and

Austin was so excited to ask Gramma to do this-

so we could play this-

So entertaining!

Cheater.

Good thing he's the birthday boy

Red Light, Green Light was a big hit

Though the final face-offs were real nail-biters

As was freeze tag where you had to go to "jail"

(aka the trampoline)

when you got caught.

Needless to say, everyone wanted to be the po-po

The 4th Reason Why Being 4 Rocks:

the Family

including the painter

the planner

the presenter

the party pooper

(who thankfully made it easy for me and slept through the whole party)

the princess(es)

(twinsies of course)

and the performer

who will do just about anything for a tasty morsel of food

much to the kids' entertainment

(which is why we kept tying weiner racer leftovers waaaaaay up high for him to get)

Here's to being 4 and all the perks that comes with it!

Happy Birthday Austin!!

We love our little Speed Racer!!