Grandma Jackie and Grandpa Tom came up to visit us yesterday. After their arrival, we decided it would be best if she received her largest gift right away. Here's what she looked like as it was revealed.....
Here's what she was looking at. She loved it! Thanks again, Grandma and Grandpa!
We went to the matinee of Ratatouille with Cora (her second movie theater experience) while Henry stayed home napping with Aunt Abby. Cora thought it was all right. Her favorite part was during a scene where the rat learned how to operate the guy's body by pulling his hair.
That night we made Cora's birthday cake. Cora helped a little but then went out to ride her bike.
This morning when she woke up she found balloons and a tinkerbell themed table cloth waiting for her. She kept say "Oh! Oh!" (Aunt Abby made those cool flowers!)
After church we prepared for the party. Great Aunt Ellen and Godfather Eric (get well soon, Great Uncle Mike!) arrived and then we sat down for lunch. It looked like this! Just before we started, Cora received a phone call from Aunty Sarah!
After lunch it was Henry's naptime. The group then went out to tour the secret garden while Mommy and Aunt Ab got dessert ready. Then everyone came in, opened presents and had cake. (Next year I hope Henry will be able to make it through till presents and cake. We missed him.)
I just have to say this. Cora was so well behaved, so patient, so kind, so thankful. It was a wonderful day. Thank you God, for this gift, this little child who shows us your love and beauty every day.
Next weekend with Grandma and Grandpa Peterson, Aunt Em and Aunt Ab in Glenwood!
6 comments:
Happy Birthday CoraBella! What a wonderful day for a beautiful sweet girl. That new bike from Grampa Tom and Gramma Jackie looks absolutely beautiful!
Happy Birthday Cora! Eric and I had such a wonderful time spending your birthday with you. The meal was so yummy, the birthday cake so beautiful, the company fantastic and watching you open your presents was so special! We are so blessed to have you, your brother, your mom and dad, your Grandma Jackie and Grandpa Tom in our lives. We love your secret garden! Let us know how your hula dancing progresses!
Adam and Beth...thanks for a wonderful time! God has truly blessed you with two wonderful children! Enjoy every minute with them!
Happy B-day Cora!!!! It was so fun seeing the pictures and we can't wait to see you in person again soon...and maybe see a little bike riding action? Yay!
Cora,
Thank you for the special weekend. You love for life is a breath of fresh air. I learn so much from you and have such fun teaching you things because of your deep interest in learning.
Age four will be the best time in your life and it will just keep getting better as you grow older.
I love you, Grand Am Jackie
Happy Birthday, Cora! It looks like you had a wonderful day. We wish we could have been there to celebrate it with you. You are a very special and sweet girl and deserve all the happiness in the world.
Much love,
Auntie Sarah, Uncle Steve, and Cousin Marty
Happy Birthday Cora!!!! and thank you all for the great message on my birthday. We saved the birthday message on our answering machine, just as we did with the message you gave Sarah on her birthday. I think those are the only tow we wont erase. We are nerds I know :-P . I cant wait for Cora, Henry and Martin to play together, it is a dream of mine that will come true soon.
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