What a year this has been! The girl is feeling very grown up! Here she is on her last day at 3.

She was very excited for the big celebration! We have a lot to celebrate as she turns 4…good health and lots of good friends.

The girl wanted a camera (she takes after her mommy), and a wild animal party with chocolate cupcakes! At home we celebrated with Nonnie, Poppie, Aunt Jane and our good friends from Indiana.

Then it was off to the Arboretum for a winter expedition with her friends.

Armed with “noculars”, the kids went tracking and found a raccoon:

A coyote…and lots of other critters:

It looked like everyone had a great time on their hike through the woods:

After the scavenger hunt, the kids made a craft and s’mores!

Just to make sure the kids had enough sugar, we then went back to the outpost for cupcakes and a book exchange! It was a terrific day!!