Just being 4

Celebrating Cooper's Birthday

Each year I have tried my best to celebrate each of the Sparkles in a way that honors who they are and what they love.

This year, Cooper requested a REAL police man and a REAL police car to come to his birthday party and he wanted to invite his friends. The friends part was easy... but this Mama has never turned down a challenge.

He also wanted a Policeman Cupcake Cake :)

 Playing with friends while waiting for his surprise

 Blowing out the candles on his Police Car

 Yummy Cupcakes

 the icing made a terrible mess but gave everyone a good giggle

 Opening presents

 Ninja turtle swords

 Superbook figurines

 a Doctor kit

 and his favorite...

 Avenger Underwear

 In honor of Cooper's request.. this Mama went to the police station and kindly asked the Chief of Police if he could help a Mama out and he said YES!!!!!!

So our friend from the police station came to visit Cooper and his friends at Cooper's birthday party.
A REAL policeman and his REAL police car

It was a huge Success and we had one happy boy on our hands.

Cooper's very first question.... Hey, where's your chief?

 The kids had an awesome time climbing in and out of the car (at one point all 12 children were piled in the backseat)

 Driving and checking the laptop for the next emergency

 Being handcuffed

 and wearing the vest

 They even caught a few "bad" guys

 Cooper received his very own police station and police car toy from his new friend.

It was a wonderful celebration of Cooper- we were so glad to share it with so many friends, neighbors and especially family.

Rumor has it Cooper wants an ambulance next year... a white one :)

Cooper Alton Turns 4

Waiting at the doctors office to turn officially 4 years old... he was reading his new fireman library book to pass the time.

 A double layer sprinkle cake made by Mama with Cooper's help

 Celebrating with pizza :) Just cheese

 Our Little 4 year old

 Blowing out his candles

 Opening presents at Nana and Papa's house

 Paw Patrol cars... Zuma, Sky and Rocky

 Walking talkies

 And a new animal game from Aunt Beffie, Uncle Sean and Thomas

 One happy Birthday boy playing with ALL his paw patrol pups

Sparkle Summer

Scooter Rides

and Cuddle Snuggles

Happy Days!

Florida Fun

Playing at the beach

 Lillian loves to jump the waves

 Building sand castles

 Beach Sparkles

 All that fun in the sun sure builds up a hearty appetite

 And a trip to Grammie's would not be complete without a visit (or two) to Royal Scoop for ice cream

 Day 2 at the beach.... learning to paddle board

 And catching star fish

 And the cherry of the day.... finding and holding a gopher turtle

 Learning and practicing a new game

A visit to our favorite pool

Diving off the low dive

 First jump from the high dive. Well Done Madison

 Lillian diving off the high dive

 Sparkle sisters diving duo

 Racing Mama down the slide

 Driving home together :)

 And to end our trip... Father's day breakfast with Grampie

 and piano playing with Grammie

Looking forward to our next visit!