Double B-day

On Wednesday, April 29th, Brighton turned 4 years old! I can't believe where the time has gone! When Brighton has a birthday we call it double b-day because it's Brighton's Birthday. She gets a kick out of it. Anyway, the day was full of excitement and fun, she could hardly contain herself. First, for breakfast we had special green pancakes (her choice).
Then we had the last day of Preschool which was a little graduation. Brighton was actually happy when she walked down the aisle and recieved her 'diploma'.
And this was Brighton's preschool class. She's going to miss seeing these kids all the time!
Next we headed over to the mall for her big birthday present. She has been asking to get her ears pierced since Christmas so we thought that as a goal if she could write her name all by herself and read a small book by herself by her birthday, then she could get it done. We didn't think that she would be too ambitious to do those things, but the minute she heard the incentive, she was super studious. So it's been over a month since she's written her name and she can read 4 of the little readers we have for her. This day had been a long time coming! We dropped Porter off at a friend's house and had a special 'Brighton day' at the mall. First she got her ears pierced (the pictures I posted are obviously pre-piercing). She was brave, but getting that second ear done really freaked her out. Luckily, after it was over she looked in the mirror and was happy again. She definitely thought it was worth it, even though it hurt a little. The unsuspecting little girl.
She was even happy when they did the first one. I think it was the shock afterwards that took her over the edge for ear #2.
A cheesy shot of the super proud earring wearer.

Then we went out to eat together. She couldn't stop smiling and looking at herself in every reflection. Needless to say she was a happy girl with the decision she'd made. Then we got 'polka dot' ice cream (Dippin Dots)as a special treat and headed home.

Since that day was her special day, we even said she could stay up and watch a kids movie, but this is what ended up happening. I think all that fun in one day tuckered her out! So now you know the play-by-play of our Double B-day!