Julia's 5th Birthday

I feel like I just finished the post titled... "Julia's 4th Birthday". Are these years supposed to go by this fast? I got a little teary eyed the night before her birthday when I was hit with that bittersweet feeling every time one of my children has a birthday. Didn't help that Gabe started singing Stop Time.

Monday morning we woke Julia up with our traditional birthday muffins and a reading of Dr. Suess' Happy Birthday to You. It never gets old! Then after a quick trip to the doctor for Isaac's swollen foot, we headed to Buid-A-Bear. I always let the kids choose a fun outing for their birthday. Build-A-Bear is Julia's kind of place! She is now the proud owner of a cute, pink, flowery bunny named Daisy.

We spent the afternoon playing and watching a movie, then we met Gabe at Chuck-E-Cheese's for Julia's birthday dinner. Again, her choice. When we got home, Julia had a few more presents to open and we ended the night with ice cream sandwiches.

I am pretty sure Julia felt loved on her birthday. She had a great day. Now her sights are set on her birthday party this coming Saturday. Should be fun for all!

Happy Birthday to You! by Dr. Suess

First gift of her birthday.... a unicorn stick horse.

At Build A Bear

They made her a birthday necklace

Giving Daisy a "bath"

Getting Daisy dressed

So cute

Lunch at the mall

In between birthday activities, Julia did her favorite thing..... crafts!

Riding the carousel at Chuck E Cheese's

Caleb wanted in on the action

Playing with her big bro

Admiring her new charm. Every year we buy her a new charm for her bracelet. This year it was a horse.

Isaac gave Julia a princess watch

Getting ready for a roller coaster ride

Hands up in the air!!

Lots of arts and crafts stuff from Grammy and Grandaddy!

Card and money from Ma!

Riding her new scooter

My sweet 5 year old!

Ending her birthday with an ice cream sandwich