princess ava turns 4!!

Last weekend after graduation, Eric and I headed down to Chesapeake for his niece's 4th birthday party at his parents house. We only get to see his brother and niece and nephew once or twice a year since they live in New Orleans, so it was nice having his whole family together. Ava was so excited for her Princess Arial - themed birthday party! Here are some of my favorite pictures from the big day..

Modeling her new dresses...

and wearing them for the rest of the day!

that Princess Arial cake looked awesome. and it tasted pretty good too!

pinata fun!! Ava was a little shy at first...

... Jacob was not

Eric's dad got out his old trains that Eric used to play with when he was little. Jacob was a BIG fan. I've never seen him so calm!

how could I not put this in here? she's just too darn cute

cousins playing in the pond.. they later got in trouble for this. Sorry kids.

the girls with their Nana!

That is all for my first post. Come back for more please!!

*Thank you Craig, April, Brian and Sharmini for letting me use your children as my subjects :)