After much deliberation, including THREE trips to the cake store and countless conversations, Alex picked a Cars theme for his 4th birthday.
The special day started with a donut cake for breakfast. 
Elizabeth was still recovering from the stomach flu Elena brought home, so it was a low-key family day. Alex opened presents all day long. A Speedy shirt and racetrack were among his favorite gifts from Mom and Dad.
Grandma Liz and Papa sent an awesome robot dinosaur that has different moods and tricks it can learn to do. Elena is a little scared of it!
Jeff took the kids to the neighborhood pool after naptime and they stayed for hours. When they got home, we grilled out one of Alex's favorite meals- "special hot dog." After dinner, it was cake time. 
Since it was his special day, he got extra frosting, his favorite part of cake. The kid could eat a whole can of frosting withoug any cake if we let him.
The special day started with a donut cake for breakfast. 
Elizabeth was still recovering from the stomach flu Elena brought home, so it was a low-key family day. Alex opened presents all day long. A Speedy shirt and racetrack were among his favorite gifts from Mom and Dad.
Grandma Liz and Papa sent an awesome robot dinosaur that has different moods and tricks it can learn to do. Elena is a little scared of it!
Jeff took the kids to the neighborhood pool after naptime and they stayed for hours. When they got home, we grilled out one of Alex's favorite meals- "special hot dog." After dinner, it was cake time. Since it was his special day, he got extra frosting, his favorite part of cake. The kid could eat a whole can of frosting withoug any cake if we let him.
Happy 4th Birthday Alex!