heron's special day

heron's fourth birthday began with some special heron + mama time, while the boys slept.  we looked at her baby pictures, & read about why we named her heron.

: once the boys were up she opened gifts from mama, papa, & nana :

after some playtime + trapeze class, we met up with our friends avalon + rachel at slappycakes (make-your-own-pancakes, right at your table!).

: A is for Avalon, H is for Heron, S is for Shepherd :

: each kid is given their own spatula :

: our friend miriam, a waitress at slappycakes, gave heron a special birthday treat :

(deep-fried banana + chocolate sauce + whipped cream with candles)

: mmm... :

: sharing her treat, & the inevitable griddle burn :

after pancakes avalon & rachel joined us for playtime at our neighborhood's peninsula park.  then we took naps, played with new toys, & ate heron's requested dinner--"daddy's burritos".  the day ended with a slumber party with mama.