Evan's Birthday

Evan turned four on January 3rd.  We'd been talking it up for a while and I think he was pretty excited.  Since he is the middle child, we try to go a little out of our way to make him feel important.  I hope it is working!  He started the day with some yummy chocolate chip pancakes, followed by a visit and present opening with Amma and Papa, more present opening with Granmom, Grandad, Mamaw, and Megan, and finally a dinner with all of the Vaughns.  Lance and I had planned to take him to Dave and Busters without the other kids, but he decided that he would rather hang out at home with his new toys and extended family.  We tried not to feel too rejected ;)

Evan had a great birthday party the next day.  He had chosen Locomotion, a bouncy house located near our old neighborhood.  Quite a few friends from school were able to make it, and so did our old friends Sarah and Bryn.  I made strawberry cupcakes with vanilla frosting, decorated for a winter theme.  I also tried my hand at decorating sugar cookies for party favors, and I think it turned out pretty well.  Evan definitely got his share of sugar, especially when his daddy got him an ice cream sandwich after the cupcake!  Happy Birthday Evan!!