Happy 4th Birthday Miriam

Miriam is now 4 years old!

We had a "Tangled" birthday party...the new Disney Rapunzel movie.

When the guests first arrived they decorated little bags that would later be used to collect the candy from the Mother Gothel pinata. Here's what the pinata looked like before it was bashed to tiny pieces:

We played Pin the Hair on Rapunzel, Musical Towers (like musical chairs but with pictures of towers to stand on), Frying Pan skill test (popping bubbles with cardboard pans), and a Crown Treasure Hunt that led us to the evil Mother Gothel. The children defeated the evil Mother pinata and enjoyed gathering their reward- CANDY!

We then were famished and headed to the kitchen for Pascal the Chameleon cupcakes.

Our Birthday Girl



Our party friends.

Time for presents...Of course, my camera batteries died at this point. Trust me when I tell you that she got a lot of great gifts from her friends and family. Thank you all very much.

This year we decided to get Miriam pre-ballet lessons for her birthday gift. Stay posted for dance updates.

Miriam is turning into such a unique and animated little person.

She has a very sensitive heart.

She always tells Morgan when he gets home from work that she missed him.

She loves to dress up and look pretty.

She loves to carry a copy of The Book of Mormon around and asks me to read it to her.

She likes to play princesses and has a very active imagination.

She gets upset if Luke tells her she is not a big girl.

When Morgan had been away for various rotations or interviews, she tries to keep me company at night by sneaking in my bed.

She is not shy.

I love watching her talk to me. Her facial expressions and body language are Emmy award worthy.

Miriam is my helper and little friend. I am so grateful to have her in our family.

Happy Birthday Miriam!