The Birthday Extravaganza

Ok, bear with me as this website will only upload the pictures in a reverse order no matter what I try to do to change it.

The birthdays this year were a combination even though I didn't want them to be. I always had a party with Bill and Joel and I swore I wouldn't make the girls have a combined, but this year has been so busy for us that we only had 1 weekend free to do it so I gave in. 

I talked at length with Ry about sharing the day and she was totally cool with it. I let each girl pick a theme and so we had Dora and Princess and the Frog. I figured that was the least we could do for them.  I gave her the option of opening presents first or being sung to first and she chose to be sung to. I was really proud of her for being happy and sticking to her decision without throwing a fit. She really is growing up. 

We had a beautiful day and a great turn out of family and friends. It was a very good day that left the girls puddles with an early bedtime. Thanks to all that came and helped us celebrate! 

Miss Quinnie in disguise

 Grandma is always a good sport

 And Miss Rylee joining in the fun. 

My camera takes THE WORST pictures so thankfully Annette got some good ones. Our cupcake tower. Rylee had the purple ones for her Princess and the Frog and Quinnie had orange for Dora. MMM, Jan's cakes in turtle lake are so yummy!!!

 The star of Quinn's world- Miss "Dowa"

 Our attempt at a family pic, didn't turn out too bad 

MMM, lasagna and garlic bread!!

Opening presents

Thanks again to everyone that came and helped us celebrate!! It was a great day and the girls were in heaven with everything they got. 

Seriously- You're 5!?!?

Some days I forget that I am the parent to a 5 year old. How did that happen? I swear just yesterday she was learning to walk and talk and now she is in school. Where or where has the time gone? I was not ready for her to be 5 but there was no way holding her back and she hit 5 running full speed!

 Birthday morning at our house means that Mom gets up extra early (7am!) and makes pancakes and scrambled eggs so it is extra special. We have this alot on Sunday mornings, but almost never on a weekday so the girls thought that was super cool. 

The Birthday Girl!!!

For her birthday supper, Rylee wanted to have breakfast burritos. Really, of all the options this is what she chose so we went with it. I thought she would have picked something like shrimp, but no- breakfast burritos. I'm surprised she didn't ask for coffee too. She is 5 ya know.

For some reason, the girls seem to pick the spot in the kitchen that is in front of the pantry to open their presents. I don't know why, Quinn picked it too. 

Rylee was all about "reading" the cards. I asked her if she could read and her response was "I am in school Mom". I stand corrected. If that's the case, SCF has the BEST 4k program. She is starting to sound some words out when we read but that is about as far as she goes. 

After the battle of blondes that was a knock-down drag out hair pulling fight (thanks auntie molly) Rylee got her own "Bean" as she calls it. 

New headbands to tame the out of control bangs that we are working hard to grow out for the wedding. 

 Her expression just made me chuckle. It's a cross between a smile and panic. Not sure which one it really is. 

Daddy's famous birthday cake. Rylee wanted a Dora cake too. I had Jessie stuff from Toy Story, but she insisted on using Quinn's Dora stuff. Works for me. 

The official singing of the birthday song picture!

 Daddy hoping that all the candles are blown out so there are not any "boyfriends". Ry said "yuck" when I teased her about it. I was glad to hear boys are "yucky". Let's hope she remembers that in 10 years. I will remind her so don't worry. 

Finally getting to enjoy some cake! Does she not just look so happy!!

Happy 5th Birthday To Our Beautiful Girl 

Rylee Marie Williamson!!!