Once Upon a Time...

Allie Kate asked for a "princess party" for her 4th birthday. We celebrated with Cinderella coming.  She did a treasure hunt with the kids, sang Happy Birthday to Allie Kate and put make up on all the girls.  Brayden dressed up as Prince Charming and he put tattoos on all the "knights." I think they had a fun time!



First she had to choose a dress...decisions, decisions....

 

Sofia is what she decides!

 

 

 Her amulet...

 

 Clover the rabbit!

PARTY DAY!!! She is ready for her

ROYAL CELEBRATION!

 



They are ready for their GRAND ENTRANCE! BIPPITY BOPPITY BOO....

 

 

Princess Sofia passes out her flowers to the other princesses...

Treasure hunt time!

 

 

 They've found the key!

 

 Prince Charming with his knights

Make a wish...

 

 The cake table

 

 Looking at her decorations...she loved them!

 

 

Each princess had her own treat!

 

Tiana's frog...

Belle's rose of true love...

 

 Jasmine's jewels...

 

Sofia's amulet...

Sleeping Beauty's pillows...

 

 

Snow White's apples...

 

 Cinderella's slippers...

Ariel's fish friends...

Rapunzel's tangled lemonade...

Princess suckers....

 

The cake...

 

 

 

 

Swords and shields for the knights!

 

Crowns and jewels for all the princesses!

 

 

Tiny Princess Belle

 

Sometimes being a sister is even better than being a princess :)

 

 The Royal Family! Mom, Dad, Princess Belle and Princess Sofia!

 

Thank you everyone!!!

 

Mark 10:15

 

One year ago today, our family lost Clay's grandfather, C.J. Anderson.  He was a true man of God, and we still miss his hugs and smile.  One night Clay was staying with C.J. while he was sick, Clay opened C.J.'s Bible and found the following verse underlined.

Joshua 24:15

“As for Me and My House, We Will Serve the Lord”

Without a doubt, that is exactly what C.J. did....serve the Lord.  He was hardworking, giving and kind, and we miss him dearly.

 

The day C.J. passed, I took Allie Kate to my mother's house while I went to be with Clay at C.J. and Nana's.  Allie Kate could tell something was wrong (funny how kids can sense EVERYTHING). When I told her C.J. was really sick she said, "Don't worry momma, Jesus is gonna take care of him." Her words still bring tears to my eyes...how precious it is to see the world through the eyes of a child. Her words made me think of this verse.

Mark 10:15

^" Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”

 

So although we all miss our C.J., it would be selfish of us to want to bring him back.  His work here is done, and he is enjoying his eternal life in heaven with our Father.  We will all be reunited again someday...


Clayre Jessye's initials also match C.J.'s.  The week she was born, I dreamed C.J. was holding her and he handed her back to me in the dream. He gave me one of his sheepish grins but didn't say a word. I'm pretty sure they've already met :)

 

 

 

Allie Kate's Big Sister Party!

Anyone who has more than one child knows having a new baby is a huge adjustment for EVERYONE! Although Allie Kate LOVES baby Clayre, she is no longer the "only child." She has been asking for a "Minnie and friends" party, and we decided to celebrate her with a Big Sister Party.  With the help of cousins and a few special friends, we all celebrated and had a great day. Here's a look at Allie Kate's Big Sister Party...

 

 

Our family of FOUR!

Hooray!!!

 

Big sister, Allie Kate!

Time to play!





 

Ready for cake!

Thank you everyone for helping Allie Kate celebrate!

 

XOXO,

The Andersons