GoGo's Funny Face Fiesta!

 Cinco de GoGo!

 The beautiful and delicious cake by Ann Barraclough, of Auntie B's Cakes & Desserts in Lake Ann, MI.

 Taco bar!

 Both grandmas joined in on the maraca painting!

 Some of the cousins!  The face painting was by The Painted Lady, Traverse City, MI.

 Make a wish!

 The pinata that wouldn't break!

A little ladybug tea party to wrap up the day...Max was a good sport!  :)

I had been asking Margaux all year what kind of a birthday party she wanted, and she steadfastly said that she wanted a Funny Face party.  I thought this was quite clever and original for a little girl to come up with!  So, I made it into a Funny Face Fiesta and ran with it.  As we have for the first three parties, we rented a place in Traverse City, MI for the party.  It was a nice autumn day and the kids enjoyed face painting, decorating their own maracas and a pinata.  Thank you to all who attended, this was truly another special birthday party for Margaux!

And Then She Was 4

 

Today I am the mother of a 4 year-old. When she was born, my heart swelled to the point that I thought it would literally burst from being so full of love. Not a day goes by that I don't gaze at her in amazement, cover her face in little kisses and whisper in her ear how much I love her, how happy she makes me and what a good girl she is. I pray that she never doubts these facts. Happy, Happy 4th birthday to you, my dear, wise, funny, imaginative, clever, compassionate Margaux! I smile because I am in love with you, dearest daughter, and I cry sometimes for the very same reason. My love for you, your love for me...it completes me.