Aine is 4!!!

Somehow this birthday felt like a "bigger" birthday around here.  It's not that we don't still have our ups and downs but Aine has really grown up and matured a lot in the last 6 months.  She is mostly just absolute, sheer, unfettered JOY, all of the time.  She is amazing!  I am also happy to report that we are now (generally) a household who sleeps through the entire night, every night!  That's been a long time coming ; )!

We did our usual party in the park with other families and then a small party at home.

 Birthday girl reporting for FUN!

 Both girls are swinging on their own these days -- they do still, of course, like the occasional push.

 Aoife painted Aine's face.  I think she did a pretty amazing job!  So did Aine.

 There's always a piñata!

 Train of cakes!  Do you think there'll be enough?

Happy 4!

Happy "4" to our sweet, spunky, super smart girl!  You meet life so openly and freely -- you are such a good teacher!

We love you, Gorgeous!  - Mommy, Daddy, & Aoife XOXOXO