Brooke's FOURTH Birthday party

A birthday party fit for a true princess.

Months and months in the works we carefully crafted the best party we could with the know-how we had.

It had to be a big deal - birthday parties only happen every other year in this home!

Pure anticipation is all Brooke felt for months (while I felt nervous and hesitant at the task at hand) as we discussed in car rides, over dinner, in the shower how she wanted her party to be.

The main thing she asked for was RAPUNZEL, herself.

We told her it was impossible, that Rapunzel was quite the busy princess.

The dress she wore for the party was handmade by her Grandma Guerisoli. She was concerned about every detail but fell in love when it was finished.

We straightened her hair at her request because that was how Rapunzel wore her hair - simple and straight.

So the Guerisoli Grandparents showed up two days before for their annual summer visit.

And to work they were put, thank goodness they didn't mind.

I believe my Mother in law and I worked for 16 hours straight the day before and finished with braiding the braid that we displayed out front 1 hour before the party started.

But it was so worth it and so much fun.

My father in law thought everything we were doing was crazy but I told him, "I'm in my element!"

The looks on her face at each stage... and especially when Rapunzel waltzed through the door!

She sang for them, made lanterns, taught them a dance, did a coronation of the princesses, read a story, and presented them with a gift.

Brooke couldn't have been happier.

Isn't it the best to see your child have pure joy?

SUCCESS!

Happy Happy 4th Birthday, dear Brookie bear...

The 4 years that we have had you have been so so wonderful and I love being your mother!