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Danae's Birthday Recap


So, our efforts of downplaying Danae's birthday really went out the window. This just means that we'll have to really go all out for poor Brayden. When I asked her what she wanted to do for her birthday, she said she wanted a manicure/pedicure and to get her hair done. Crazy, I know. Anyway, this is what she did.

Her godmother took her to get a mani/pedi last Monday. I wish I could upload the picture from my phone but this is a picture of her actual hands and feet. They won't look very different because she only has clear polish on her hands and cotton candy on her feet (but it looks clear).

(her little fat toes are so cute to me)



On Wednesday (her actual birthday), we went to the Rainforest Cafe for dinner. It was the best night because it happened to also be their kids night. So, they had a clown and people dressed up like animals and she thought it was all for her.


(Brayden helped her eat her birthday dessert)

(Why is Dwayne cheesing so hard?)

On Friday, she went to the salon to get her hair styled by Miss Brandye. When we first walked in, she was a little scared. But, she was very pleased with the end result even though she played in it so much that it didn't stay cute for very long.

(Um, she wasn't too happy about this part)

(But here, she clearly thought she was cute)

On Saturday we invited people over for lunch at our house. This was also her request. She was so excited that so many people came over.



She got some nice gifts although I'm very close to hiding that minivan (thanks Keisha) because I'm so tired of hearing her play the little radio. Her dad bought her some roller blades and she's not too bad with them either. Of course, she received other gifts as well. She told me she had a very good birthday and really that's all that matters.

I still can't believe my baby girl is 4.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Oh she looks like she had such a good time!!!! I like to see people make a big deal out of birthdays b/c they are a big deal. Each day of life is a gift and each year passing marks that so I hope that Danae enjoys her birthdays and what they represent not just as a child but throughout her entire life. Too often women hide the addition of extra years to their life b/c they feel they have become old but even if you have not accomplished what you want to by a particular time a birhtday is still great reason for celebration
Lonna
11:51 AM
Anonymous said…
Aaahhh Danae!!! Looks like fun was had by all. Very cute cupcake cake too.

Brandye
3:20 PM
bklynq said…
You are soooo welcome Bridgette. To tell you the truth I didn't know it made noise. I am glad she enjoyed her birthday.
4:48 PM
Anonymous said…
I am glad you all had fun, especially Danae. Birthdays are important in my eyes. It is your personal holiday and you should enjoy it to its fullest because God made it just for that individual.

Red
7:27 AM
TERA said…
Excellent job parents! And her hair was fabulous! She is such a beautiful little girl.
8:36 AM
Anonymous said…
Her hair is too cute!!! So glad she had a good time. This came at the perfect time for all the adults that were there. ;)

Trinimerican
10:01 AM
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