I am about a month late on this one, but I wanted to do it anywayand I wanted to do it BEFORE Christmas! I owe it to her. Addie has turned 5 on us. I have commanded her to stop growing, to slow down, but she continues to disobey me. The morning of her birthday, her daddy went out to pick up donuts (her request) and I was holding her. She said, "Mom, I'm growing so fast that I'm going to college tomorrow! But don't worry, you can come with me and drop me off!" I almost cried. I don't normally get terribly sentimental but some days, it really does feel like she's growing that fast. So, although I'm late, I wanted to log down the day... Here it is in pictures:
The cake. My mom saved the old Minnie Mouse pan that she had when we were kids. She came over the night before to help me ice it. Addie was quick to point out that I got the skin tone too dark. Pardon me for being a little heavy-handed with the copper food coloring! :)
Here she is, in the throes of the joy of opening presents. There were many, my favorite of which was the dollhouse that my parents gave her. I will be living vicariously through her as she plays with it!
Before the cake, and note the change of outfit. This outfit was one of her gifts and she had to stop everything and go change into it! Next to her is my sweet niece and her favorite cousin.
When all was over. She was exhausted and changed into pj's while we cleaned up. Then, she and Carter watched a movie together. It was a great day.
Happy birthday, sweet Ladybird!
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