First Day of Fall

Three of the Four Guebert siblings were in Lisle today to celebrate the first day of Fall at the Morton Arboretum.  Sophie has been learning all about Fall at School and was excited to celebrate with the family.  Below are a few pictures from the day.

Sophie's First Piano Lesson

Sophie was a little shy at her first lesson, and Mommy went inside the classroom with her.  On the first day, Sophie learned about the keys of a piano and could tell the difference between high and low notes.  She was given homework to do for next week.  Mommy and Sophie always end each day with "...so what was your favorite part of today..."  Yesterday, Sophie said "...practicing piano with Mommy". 

Sophie's Sofia Party

Sophie's fourth birthday party was a Sofia the First theme.  With a princess jumpy castle and various purple crowns, the kids all had a great time at her party.  About 50 people attended this Royal Affair.  Here are some pictures:

Sophie's smile and laugh as we sang to her was priceless

Sophie with Sofia, she LOVED the cupcake decorations.

It was a perfect day for an outdoor party-- love the jumpy castle!

A feast for the Royal Princess

The cake was from Creme, and it was delicious!

Mommy, the Queen of the Royal Party

Sophie's School Party

Since you can't get enough birthday parties, Sophie was able to celebrate with all the kids from her class.  Sophie brought Princess Cookies for all the kids in her class.  Below are a few pictures of the event.

Sophie's ACTUAL Birthday

When you are four years old, you get to have four birthday celebrations.  Well, that's how it was for this four year old.  She celebrated in Southern Illinois, at her school, on her real birthday, and then at her birthday party.  Does that mean five parties for when she turns five?  Absolutely not!

Nevertheless, Sophie had a great REAL birthday.  She brought homemade princess cookies to school to celebrate with her friends.  (photo to be uploaded later) Mommy picked her up early for a special birthday treat where she got a "rainbow pink" manicure and pedicure.  We then celebrated again as a family with Grandma and Papa at Colonial Ice Cream.  Sophie ate a Kitchen Sink!!!

She was so excited to go around and tell people that she had "sink ice cream".  She found the whole experience to be exciting, even if it really was Daddy and Grandma that finished off the Kitchen Sink.

Sophie's breakfast celebration

George at Butterfields treated Sophie and all of her cousins to ice cream sundaes to celebrate her fourth birthday. He loves Sophie so much!!

Last Fling Parade - 2013

The weather was absolutely perfect for the Last Fling parade.  We walked down to our usual spot at the corner of Mill and Jefferson to enjoy the show.  Thank you to Grandma and Papa for breakfast and saving our spot!

We're ready!!

Mommy and Abby enjoying the Parade

Sophie in her Shade Chair

Carnival fun at the Fling

The Last Fling carnival was a big hit for this two and three year old.  Abby went on her first roller coaster ride, and had a HUGE smile on her face the entire time.  

Sisters!

Sophie took a ride on this slide three times!!