Linnea's Birthday - Blowing bubbles, Hello Kitty and Scootering

What a great 4th birthday for Linnea! In the morning, we had pink pancakes made by our expert Swedish pancake chef, Matthew. Then after breakfast she received her first gift and most wanted gift, a pink Hello Kitty scooter and she's been scooting ever since! She also got a great Hello Kitty t-shirt from dad. Linnea is very much into Hello Kitty, it's really big here and Matthew thinks it's kind of like an evil empire, hence the t-shirt below. It was designed by one of his classmates from Swedish class.



Before our guests arrived the girls took a pre-party bath and Linnea taught Sonja how to put her face in the water blow bubbles in the tub. It is very cute and we've got it on video, but I think it is too big to post here.

Here's Linnea taking a much needed nap in the back yard before guests arrived.



Sonja was very helpful with the decorating and cleaning. This is a room separate from our house that is just perfect for parties in the summer. We lucked out again and had great weather for her birthday.




Scootering



Opening gifts from friends, which included a Hello Kitty cell phone, camera, t-shirt, hair accessories and purse along with a bubble making kit.



The pink strawberry cake specially decorated by Linnea.



Celebrating



Sonja dissatisfied with her birthday hat.



Pin the bow on Hello Kitty.



When it was the adults turn, Linnea was in charge of spinning. And the game got increasingly more difficult as the poster was moved to different locations as the poor person was being spun about 20 times. Of course for everyone else, it was wildly funny.



All the friends have left and it's time for PJs. Notice the tattoo on the tummy!



Linnea showing off her gifts.



She requested a picture of herself in this pose. Don't ask me why.



Well, in less than 2 days now we are off to Germany where we are bound to have some adventures. Wish us luck!