Jayden's 4th Birthday

This year was one of those rare years when everything aligned correctly for Drew... His birthday fell on a Saturday, so he was able to celebrate with a party on his actual birthday instead of a few days before or after. Being his 5th birthday, Tara let him invite friends over for a "big bash" for the first time as well (all of the kids have had one big birthday party with a group of friends so far - except Jayden, her day will come). He was even able to see his Grandma Terry, who flew in from Florida for the special occasion (Drew had been upset when we were in Florida that her and Grandpa Gary make it to everybody else's birthday but not his - it didn't help when I told him that they miss mine too).

Drew chose to have a Spongebob Squarepants birthday this year, so we got the cake, plates, and accessories to suite. He spent that night at Grandpa Jerry & Grandma Gail's house on Friday night, and they took him out to pick out his own presents. They also bought him a new suit (minus the jacket) so that he looked extra handsome on his special day.

Drew, Tara, and I would like to take a moment to say "Thank You" to everyone who spent time with Drew on his birthday. You all occupy a special place in his heart, so it was nice that you were able to make the time to share your day with him. We also want to thank those who were unable to attend but were still thinking of Drew anyway - we missed seeing you. Once again, thank you to everybody!

Jayden's 4th Birthday Party
	Samantha was nice enough to help Jayden read her cards today.
	Sam showing Jayden the card that Marissa gave her (as well as Dwayne, Erica, and Donovan).
	Jay showing off the Moon Dough that Dwayne, Erica, Donovan, and Marissa gave her.
	Jayden was excited by what was in this bag!
	Zhu Zhu pets! These came from Grandpa Gary & Grandma Gary.
	She also got a "castle" for her Zhu Zhu pets to play in.
	A look at Jayden as she checks out her presents.
	Jay and Sam looking at the dress-up clothes that Aunt Erva gave Jayden.
	Jayden opening up another card.
	Jayden opening the Crayola Color Wonder toy that she got from Great-Grandpa Hardy while Sam helps tear off the paper and Drew looks on.
	Jayden listening to the musical card that Sam just read to her.
	Jayden opening up yet another present.
	Jayden showing off her Little People nativity scene, compliments of Grandpa Jerry & Grandma Gail.
	Jayden was excited when she saw the baby diaper bag that Tyler, Samantha, and Drew picked out for her.
	Jayden looking at the baby accessories that she got from Rodney, Tara, Tyler, Sam, and Drew.
	Jay posing with her baby accessories (stroller, high chair, and two baby carriers).
	This picture is a little blurry, but the look on Jay's face was too much to pass up!
	Drew wrote the "card" right on Jayden's present all by himself this year.
	Jayden opening her final present - doll bunkbeds, also from Rod, Tara, Tyler, Sam, and Drew.
	Jayden looking at the bunk beds for her dolls.
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Jayden's 4th Birthday Party

Samantha was nice enough to help Jayden read her cards today.

Sam showing Jayden the card that Marissa gave her (as well as Dwayne, Erica, and Donovan).

Jay showing off the Moon Dough that Dwayne, Erica, Donovan, and Marissa gave her.

Jayden was excited by what was in this bag!

Zhu Zhu pets! These came from Grandpa Gary & Grandma Gary.

She also got a "castle" for her Zhu Zhu pets to play in.

A look at Jayden as she checks out her presents.

Jay and Sam looking at the dress-up clothes that Aunt Erva gave Jayden.

Jayden opening up another card.

Jayden opening the Crayola Color Wonder toy that she got from Great-Grandpa Hardy while Sam helps tear off the paper and Drew looks on.

Jayden listening to the musical card that Sam just read to her.

Jayden opening up yet another present.

Jayden showing off her Little People nativity scene, compliments of Grandpa Jerry & Grandma Gail.

Jayden was excited when she saw the baby diaper bag that Tyler, Samantha, and Drew picked out for her.

Jayden looking at the baby accessories that she got from Rodney, Tara, Tyler, Sam, and Drew.

Jay posing with her baby accessories (stroller, high chair, and two baby carriers).

This picture is a little blurry, but the look on Jay's face was too much to pass up!

Drew wrote the "card" right on Jayden's present all by himself this year.

Jayden opening her final present - doll bunkbeds, also from Rod, Tara, Tyler, Sam, and Drew.

Jayden looking at the bunk beds for her dolls.