Hip Hip Hooray--It's Allie's Bday Today!

Today is Allie's 4th birthday & we barely found the time to get presents open. We had our primary program practice from 4:30-6 PM & then Jake had Young Men's tonight starting at 7PM. We knew it would be crazy, so we went out to eat Monday night at IHOP--Allie's choice. She went to her Aunt Lucy's house this morning for preschool (one of her favorite things to do) & had so much fun with her. She came home & we hung out together for the afternoon. I wanted to take her somewhere, but Brooklyn really needed a nap so we stayed home. Once the girls got home from school we headed to the church. Allie wore her birthday crown all day so people at church knew it was her special day. We didn't get home until 6:30 so we hurried & opened presents. She was so excited to get the new Barbie movie "Barbie & the Diamond Castle". I have a feeling we will be watching it as often as she is allowed. She also got some "Puppy in my Pocket" toys, barbie skates from Grammie, books, a racecar track from her Dad, her favorite candy--Mentos & a 3-wheeled scooter. She was so happy.
It was time to blow out candles on her cupcake & after we sang to her I was holding the camera to take her picture as she would blow out the candles. She leaned in, blew & next thing I know her hair has caught fire!! I couldn't get any words out, but just started pointing & saying "hey, hey...". Jake tried reaching across the counter & swatted at her head as much as he could to get the fire out before it caused damage. She had a little bit of her hair singed, but fortunately nothing more. It could have been really bad. Poor thing!! I wish I would have just hurried & snapped the picture, but I didn't so we don't have a photo to prove what happened. I'm sure it's ok. She was getting nervous hearing her sisters talk about how scary it was & I could see Allie starting to tear up. We quickly changed the topic & hoped to finish her day off on a good note.
Allie is such a fun, lovable energetic girl. I love seeing the smile on her face, seeing her run to me to give me a hug & a kiss as I get ready to walk out the door. She loves to sing & dance around the house & really gets into it. I wonder if she'll be trying to perfect those talents as she gets older. She loves to play & have fun. She always wants to play games, put together puzzles or watch a movie. I love my "gator girl" & hope this year is full of fun memories & lots of learning & exploring for her. Happy Birthday, Allie!!