Annabelle's 6th Birthday Party!

Annabelle turned 6 on the 27th of September! In some ways I cannot believe she is 6 and in some ways I totally can! Six years ago I became and mom and it rocked my world! I am so thankful for Annabelle and her strong will and independent spirit. We just did a big party at the park with all of Annabelle's cousins and friends! It was pretty low key and she loved it! I'm thankful it was a perfect day for a party and that Annabelle had a blast!

Annabelle,
I pray every day that you will come to know the Lord in a real and personal way and that you would love Him with all of your heart, mind, soul, and strength! I know God can do amazing things with that brain of yours! You are so smart and can be so loving and caring. I am incredibly thankful that I get to be your mom! I love you!
Mommy

Adelyn's 4th Birthday Party at Menchies

  She was absolutely so excited to get to have her party at the yogurt shop and I was so happy, having a new baby and all for it not to be at my house and for her to have a fun place in the winter to have her party!

She really wanted a Princess Sophia birthday party and so she dressed up as Sophia for the party.

 Abe was so sweet the whole time!

 Everyone so much enjoyed their ice cream or frozen yogurt!

 They played with the chalkboard, colored, played games on the game table and played pin the mix on the yogurt cup.

 And Adelyn won a prize..a little Menchie doll!

 We sang "happy Birthday" to Adelyn

 and got a visit from Menchie himself!

 Adelyn had a great time and it is a super fun memory I know we will always cherish!

 She was so glad her friends could come and celebrate with her!

Menchies was such a fun and affordable party! I would definitely recommend it!

I cannot believe my baby girl is 4! What a super fun time and age! I am loving every minute of her growing up (ok, not the minutes she is throwing fits ;) , but you know what I mean.) I am enjoying making memories with this sweet and fun little girl!!

Annabelle's 5th Birthday

Annabelle turned 5 on September the 27th. We spent the morning at home recouping from Adam's party and just relaxing.

 Annabelle wanted the new Barbie Mariposa doll and costume for her birthday and that's what she got from us.

 I was excited because that's what kind of birthday party she wanted to have and that's the barbie I wanted to use for the cake so it was perfect.

 I also got her these face butterfly tattoo because she always wants to get her face painted and we never let her so this was super special.

 That night, we got a special visit from Lala and Pepop! Lala brought some birthday gifts for Annabelle and some for Adelyn as well.

 ...and then...we went to Incredible Pizza!! It was such a blast!

 Everyone loved the pizza and then the girls got to ride go carts with Daddy and PePop. They were in heaven.

 And they got to play games and play putt put and ride carousels.

Needless to say, Annabelle had a GREAT birthday!

Sweet Annabelle,
I seriously cannot believe you are now 5 years old. I think about the day you were born and how excited I was to be your momma. I cannot believe how much you have grown up and how much I could love a little person like you. I always say this, but when I pictured having a little girl, she was just like you. You make every day so much more exciting and challenging (in a good way!) I love how curious you are about everything and how stinking smart you are and how you are just like your mama in the sense that your wheels in your mind just never stop turning. I get so pumped thinking about what God might have in store for your life; I know it's going to be better than I can even imagine. You are going to be such a great big sister again because you are so nurturing and loving by nature. I love you so much sweet girl; always remember that.

Love,
your mommy