So what does one do when it’s 2 am and you can’t sleep??  Google 4 year old birthday party themes, that’s what!!  I almost can’t believe it myself – is it possible that Charlie will really be 4 years old in September??  (And yes, I do realize that it’s only the end of May.  I like to plan ahead sometimes.) When she turned 1 we had a backyard Aloha extravaganza.  Then, when she turned 2 her party was “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” themed and may I say, SO cute – right down to the golden ticket invitations, the fabulous cake, and the long researched outfit. Last year we had literally JUST moved and it was such a crazy time.  I reluctantly decided to go low-key (for both girls, I might add, Ella had a teeny family party for her 1st birthday last November).  It was so hard!!  I do realize that I am entering into the world of kid-chosen themes vs. mommy-chosen themes, but check out what I found anyway.  Do you think I can talk her into any of these?? DinoFour! DinoROAR! Totoro (Charlie is very recently into the “Japanese Disney” Studio Ghibli movies – Totoro, from “My Neighbor Totoro” is a giant wood spirit.  Yes, charming and trippy all at the same time.) Down in the Garden or, dare I suggest – a Kenga party?? Which of these do you think matches my spunky girl’s personality?? Oh!  And you know what??  My sis-in-law inspired me to potentially…wait for it… make.my.own.cake.  Can you see me rolling out fondant and making little marzipan penguins??  Now, THAT would be something to see!!  Better keep the wine corked till after the fact!!