The Birthday Party(ies)

Ok. So we had 2 parties for Katie on the same day. She really wanted a Chuck E Cheese party, but I wanted to spare those who didn't have kids. Because really, if don't have a kid to play with, it's like being in a Casino when you don't gamble. Loud, noisy, and annoying. So we had the kid party in the afternoon at Chuck E Cheese and then in the evening we had a small family party complete with dinner from El Pollo Loco (Katie's new fave place to eat). Katie insisted it had to be princess themed. Who am I to not spoil my kid and cave to her every wish? ;)The party was topped off by roasting marshmallows over the fire pit even though it was almost too cold to be out by the fire at all, but the fire was warm. Who woulda thunk?
Anyway, she started out her birthday by opening her presents from us and from Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Mark and Uncle Matthew. I won't bore you with all the details except to say that she did get her OWN laptop (one of Miguel's old ones) and loves that it's hers. I've even been yelled at for daring to get on it and surf the web. It came complete with it's Hello Kitty background and a pink theme thanks to Miguel. Very cool. Here's all the pics from the day. Enjoy!

Oh, and my baby was so excited today at the park. She met a little boy named Aden who was also 4, so it was kismet and off they went to play together. All because she's 4 too.