Clara's new bike

Instead of one big fourth birthday party, Clara had a couple little ones. These are some pictures of her one at Grandma Dayna and Paw-paw Chris's house.

She got a new doll and clothes which she adores, but the 'big gift' was from Mom and Dad...a new princess bike.  She had to solve clues on a scavenger hunt to find it hidden in the back yard.

Clay didn't try to ride, but he was mighty interested in understanding the mechanics behind Clara's new ride.

 

I love the next picture.  It just captures Clayton for me.  The sweet expression, the filthy shirt - it pretty much sums up my little man.

Did I mention this was a camping party. Clara had been asking me to go camping for her birthday so Grandpa set up the tent in the backyard.  We roasted hotdogs and marshmallows for dinner on a campfire and Clara and I started the night in the tent.  We ended up in the house...she got sick in the middle of the night after a little too much birthday, but it was fun anyhow.

Clara also got a lovely ballerina doll from Uncle Mason that looked just like her.

Oh, and one last gift from Mom and Dad...goldfish.  Clara named them Dorothy and Finn. 

Clara's First Ballet Performance

Clara's ballet class had their first public performance today at Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival.  The girls were adorable and nobody got a bad case of stage fright.  

Here are some of the girls waiting before the show

The performance... my memory chip gave about about 2 bars before the end of the song...sorry.  And excuse the rude people walking in front of me.

Grand Mary gave Clara a bouquet after her performance.  She loved the flowers.

And here are the kids 'hanging' with Grandma Selma in the hammock.

Clay helping paint Clara's dressing table.

Enjoying some of Aunt P's birthday cake

And I got this shot because it showed how pretty Clara's hair looked in a bun with the bow I made.