As always, Mama Dana was the party-planning queen, making all the decorations and treats.

Kaden's Chicago cousins, Olivia and Jonah (and baby Sarah), came down from the snowy north to share in the fun.

Kelsey and Kassie were not patient...after plenty of practice at Christmas, they were ready to dive into the gifts.

Papaw and I got him a Pacers poster for his bedroom...

...and a remote control stunt car. 

Big brother Karter made him the sweetest card!

Kassie was perfectly content to watch the happenings from afar, as long as she was getting coddled by Aunt Emmy and Uncle Zach.

Not Kelsey.  She was right in the middle of the action!

Kaden is adorable blowing out his candles, but Kelsey's expression totally makes this photo!

Time to get hyped on on cake and cookies!

Great-Grandma Ellen cannot deny little beggar Kassie...

...while sister Kelsey helped herself directly from the cake!

Hard to believe our little Kaden is already 4!

And he thoroughly enjoyed every moment of his...

...Slam Dunk Birthday!