Light sabers for everyone!

I have to say that I'm somewhat relieved that Katie is not a big fan of dolls. Not to say that she doesn't like girl-y things like Care Bears and Disney princess outfits.

But she does live in a house full of boys, which has tempered her tastes for all girly things somewhat.

Here she brandishes her favorite birthday present, Obi-Wan's lightsaber. Now all three of the kids can wield their own lightsaber. Colin, I think, still thinks they are "life-savers".

(Cameron had quite a moment this morning watching Katie open the box. He was frantically trying to get first dibs.)

Clowning around...

Poor Katie's had a cold sore on her inside cheek which kept her moaning through much of the night. But thankfully she seems to have had a speedy recovery as this picture attests.

It's hard to believe, but our little girl is 4. We decided not to throw a birthday bash this year, but she did quite enjoy cake-and-candles with many of her friends at yesterday's BFAM meeting.

John and Amy kindly hosted again. When we told her the event was going to be there, she declared, "I love Uncle John and Aunty Amy's house...it makes me feel so purple." New Katie-code-word for "I like it!"

Cameron and Kathryn enjoy a break from their vigorous playing at ah ma's house.