Avaree's 4th Birthday--Family Party

This year we decided to just do a family party for Avaree's birthday! I couldn't do a friend party on the budget that I had, and I also didn't want to overwhelm either of my children (or myself for that matter), as there were so many people that we wanted to invite. This plan seemed pretty good until Brandon  mentioned the football schedule. OOPS! I thought I was doing well to plan the birthday and Felicity's dedication for the same weekend so that everyone could maximize their trips up here, but then B told me that Saturday, the 14th, was the A&M v. Alabama game. So, we had an Aggie party! :) Avaree loved it! I decorated very simply, and we grilled hot dogs! I baked way too many cupcakes, and everything went well! :) Enjoy the pictures! Our first attempt at a family picture since Felicity was born. ha I love her face in this picture! :) Gigi and Pops with the birthday girl!

Papa and Niecey with the birthday girl!

Mom Mom and Pop Pop with the birthday girl!

Mom Mom and Pop Pop with both girls!

Sweet sissy!!!! LOVE these little outfits! 

Our big princess!

...in all her glory! :)

one more try! ;)

My baby girls!!!!!

My brother!!!!

Avaree blowing out her candle!!!

Love this picture.

Avaree in her Sofia dress with her pet horsie, Minimus!

Opening her present from Mommy and Daddy....  Sand toys??? Oh... it's a clue! 

 A sandbox--yay!!!! We got this awesome turtle from friends whose daughter had grown out of playing with it! It is perfect, and all we had to do was buy the sand!!! :)

 Avaree and I made a birthday cake for Uncle Spencer and sang to him, since we wouldn't see him on his birthday a couple of weeks later! :)

 Avaree and Uncle Scott!!

 Uncle Spencer and Aunt Shan with the birthday girl!!! 

 Beautiful Aunt Shannon with Felicity!

 Avaree also ran around in her tinkerbell outfit! :) 

 ...and of course there was a performance or two...

 Karrington and Felicity!!!!

 I think Shea Shea enjoyed loving on our sweet girl! :) 

 ...and Uncle Scott got to meet the girl that shares his birthday! :)

 ...and there was a football game on, and it was loud. ;)

We love our girls so much, and we are so thankful for our families that drove for hours on a busy weekend to celebrate with us! :)