Sunday, February 22, 2009

Savannah is 4!!!

Crazy how time flies. We were just discussing how when we carry Savannah draped over our shoulder that her legs dangle down to at least our knees. Seems like yesterday when she was just a tiny little ball with knees tucked into her chest not even reaching our stomach. She was very excited for her birthday this year. It has been the center of her conversation with those she's met for at least the last month. I think everyone in our new neighborhood knew she was turning 4 on the 19th.

She is a wonderful little girl with quite the imagination and a goofy sense of humor. She is super outgoing and loves to just sit in front of the house on warm days and say hi to people passing by. Just this week there was a mother and daughter walking their dog passed our house. They had crossed the street away from us when Savannah yelled "What's your dog's name?" The people around here are great and as expected they turned around and talked with us for a moment before moving on. Just a to give a tidbit of her developing sense of humor. We were walking back from the park nearby with Savannah on her bike. Brittany was walking ahead of her and Savannah wanted to get by so yelled "Out of my way Old Lady!" She thought that was the funniest thing. Who knows where she learned it. Needless to say she was chased down and tickled by Mom.



Here are some pictures from her Birthday and afternoon party. She had a Princess Party.



Funny story. It was 6:45am, and as customary in the Jagoda household, Dad, Mom, and Jack entered Savannah's room singing "Happy Birthday to You" and bringing breakfast in bed with candles in the pancakes. Once we finished the song all we heard was heavy breathing. It wasn't until we were almost finished singing a second time that she got up. As you can see she was pretty excited for pancakes with whip cream!

Helping mom make treats for the party. You can see the cake that Brittany made below. It is a Cinderella Barbie with a 5 layered cake for a dress. I thought she did a great job for her first try.





Jack really was excited for Savannah's birthday as well. He really enjoyed helping her open presents.


One of the games that the girls played was "Pin the kiss on the Frog". The girls seemed to like it.




Savannah and the other Princesses opening presents.



Blow 'em out you are 4 years Old!

8 comments:

Nicole said...

Happy Birthday, Savannah!!!

Lanenga Family said...

So cute!!! She is getting so big! When are we going to see you all next and meet mr. Jack for the first time?! Love the pics! :)

Blake and Erica said...

4 already?!? She is getting big way to fast. Happy Birthday Savannah! We sure miss u

Meggin said...

I can not believe you have a four year old! CRAZY!! What's up with our family members sharing birthdays? Adam's birthday is on the 19th, too, and we both have little boys with birthdays on June 12. Fun!

Lanenga Family said...

By the way, Brittany, good job on the birthday cake! I think it looks great!

Valerie said...

Seems like just yesterday you all were walking the streets of Columbia SC with Baby Savannah!!

Sarah H said...

Wow she is growing fast! She's an adorable little princess.
Great job in the cake!

The Johnsons said...

Looks like a lot of fun! I love the pictures of your home, so different from your place in Beijing!! Which one do you like better? :)