Four Years Old!

My baby just turned four! How did that happen? I must have blinked somewhere in there, dang it!

On Cameron's birthday we surprised him with a balloon bouquet, with a GIANT balloon. His eyes lit up when I walked in the door holding them. He LOVES balloons:-) We let him open one present (we saved the rest for his party). It was a brand new sword! Up until now he has been playing with homemade cardboard and ducttape creations. Although they looked alright, they tended to fall apart quickly. We wanted one that would last a while longer. We got him a plastic sword in just his size, and it even makes cool sword sounds!

Last Saturday we had a Super Mario themed party for him. He loves anything Mario, and was so excited about his "Mario Party". We were planning to hold the party outside, but it was cold and windy and was threatening rain. It was a little crowded in our apartment, but the kids had a lot of fun.

Cameron had a little melt down at one point, and had to take a little time out, but he perked right back up when it was time to open presents! His favorites were the new Mario toys - two RC MarioKart toys, and a Mario and Yoshi action figure. He also likes his new Nerf guns! Typical little boy, LOL.

After presents we busted open a big pinata. Well, I shouldn't say busted. This one had strings attached to the bottom. Each kid takes turn pulling on the strings. Most will just pull out, but only one actually opened it. The kids loved it. Finally it was time to sing Happy Birthday and eat cake! I made Mario Mushroom cupcakes! Most were red, but we had one "one-up" mushroom for Cameron:-)
"Uncle" Clin showed up dressed like Mario! What a treat for this birthday boy!
It was a great party. I am excited to see what this next year will bring for us. Cameron is learning and growing every day, and it is so fun to watch all of his changes!