Avery is FOUR!

July 9th was Avery's fourth birthday and I can hardly believe it.  I really feel that your birthday is the most important day of the year, so the day was all about Avery!  I took the day off of work and planned some special things to do with just her.  

It started off with her breakfast of choice: banana chocolate chip (whole wheat!) pancakes (sprinkled with pink fairy dust - aka sprinkles) and a side of watermelon.  

 Then, I saved $20 and gave her a pedicure myself...

 We dropped Grayson off at Nonna's and went to a magic show at The Ice House...

Afterwards, we played at the park on Sand Island.

 We headed to lunch at Red Robin.  The entire time she ate her meal, she kept asking if the servers were going to come out and sing to her.  They did, of course, but she was so shy and embarrassed about it.  I think it was worth it to get the free ice cream!

She got changed into her bathing suit and ran through the fountains at The Promenade

 and then performed her own magic show for me.

 Next up, was a long overdue haircut at Sweet & Sassy.  This was her first time getting her hair cut at a salon.  Usually, her great Aunt Lisa trims it for her.  She got about at least 4 inches cut off!

I love the braid they finished it off with.

 We walked around the shops for a bit and I let her pick out a birthday cupcake from The Fresh Market to bring home. Then we headed home to pick up Grayson.  Daddy met us all at home after his day at work and we enjoyed Avery's meal choice: tortellini and peas.  

 Next, she got to open her gifts from us. No big gifts this year, just a bunch of little stuff. Which of course, probably is her preference....more to open! 

She was most excited about the pink swim goggles she asked for.

 And this Yankees dress was Daddy's pick!

This was the sweet end to Avery's special day! 

 We feel beyond blessed to have this sweet, funny, smart, and sassy little girl in our lives. She is growing up to be a confident and smart young lady.  She talks to us like an adult and can negotiate like no other.  There is no fooling her!  She still shares a room with her little brother and loves him dearly. They are always cuddling and playing together. She loves all things pink, sparkly, and "fashionable." Her imagination is incredible and is often making us act out scenes from any given princess story (or just any princess type/rescue scene she comes up with on her own). She would watch TV all day long if we let her, but also loves doing arts and crafts, reading and baking.  She can write her name, but chooses not to most of the time.  She is a good eater for the most part, and she will always devour avocado, any fruit, (but will only eat bananas if they have peanut butter on them), salmon salad in a pita, pepperoni pizza, cream cheese and olive sandwiches, and baby carrots with hummus.  Unfortunately, she is developing a sweet tooth like her Mommy. She likes to dance and sing pop songs like "Suit and Tie," "Call Me Maybe," and "22." She prefers to dance and sing her prayers at night to put in a show for God.  There is no one like her and we are so lucky gave her to US!  Happy Birthday, Avery Grace Levine! You are loved more than you could possibly know!

Click here to watch Avery answer 20 questions about herself!