She's Four!

This face, it fools everyone!  Maybe it's the anticipation of the birthday, the craziness of having two new babies in the house, or the thought of cake - but this one has been bonkers lately!  Just when I thought 4 was going to be the year of calm, collected, and maturity.  ;)

Even through all the crabbing and tantruming, we celebrated the 4th year like we have every year prior.  Apple picking at our favorite orchard.  We got there bright and early...

This had been a bad year for apples. The early Spring frost left much of the orchard with little to pick.  Usually the trees are exploding with apple this time of year, but I think the orchard prepicked what they did have, and have it ready to sell in the store. 

 

There were apples on the trees, but at the very tip tops. Luckily dad has some long arms and we were able to fill our bags with just enough to take home for applesauce and or pie.

And while Mimi took good care of the sisters, we cruised around and stopped for lunch.  Naps were needed by all, and the anticipation of THE CAKE was high... 

It was my best yet, and still lots of room for improvement.  But it tasted good and came through for our traditional cupcake cake birthday ceremony!