Wednesday, October 6, 2010

6..

I can hardly believe it myself..

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It has really been six years since this little girl entered our lives in an exciting emergency c-section, and she has filled it with more excitement along the way.

We started her day off presenting her “All About Me” poster in her kindergarten class.  (I regret not having a pic of it, but oh well..)

Questions were asked of her, such as:

- What 2 foods do you love to eat?

(Her answer: turkey sandwiches and Mac ‘n chesse.)

- What do you dislike about kindergarten?

(Her answer: getting up in front of everyone.)

- What do you want to be when you grow up?

(Her answer: a ballerina [crossed out] weather woman.)

(Am I the only person who finds the contradiction there?  She claims she won’t be afraid any more when she is grown-up…)

I tried to make the day as special as possible for her..

We went and got lunch from McDonalds (a rarity around here since someone is trying to save $$) and went to eat it with Merrill at work.

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I spent more time on making decorations (to be used over and over and over again…) than I did on her cake.  She said she wanted a Tiana cake.  After all the layers were baked, and I was ready to assemble, she told me she wanted a horse..

Yeah, right.

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We had a special birthday dinner (her choice) of “chicken with the skin on it” (aka roasted chicken) “smashed tomatoes and gravy” (aka mashed potatoes and gravy).

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We opened gifts..  and I was a little worried that what she said she “wanted” wouldn’t really be what she wanted, but she stuck with it..

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A “horse house” (aka stable) and horses, from IFA.

(She fell in love when we went to get fall fertilizer.  Of all things in all places…)

But she loved it!

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We are so thankful for your spunkiness in our home Ashley, life simply wouldn’t be life without you!

7 comments:

Jocelyn said...

Happy Birthday!!! Love that last pic...so cute!

anniebobannie said...

She is so adorable! I need that birthday banner and chair cover! I love your special touches! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASH!!!

Ally's Corner said...

Love the cake!!! I just got rid of the stable. My girls loves to play with horse.
Glad she had a great day!!!

Julie said...

Sounds like she had a really great day, which is perfect for a great little girl! Happy birthday, Ash.

Sunshine and Lazy days said...

She is so dang cute! I loved the shirt too! And who doesn't like turkey sandwiches and mac and cheese? :) Happy birthday Ashley!

Crystal said...

What a beautiful little girl, just like her mommy. I can tell you totally make your children feel so special on their big day. The cake looks great. Way to go!!

The Anderson's said...

You are such a cute momma! I love all the special touches you had for her! Can I bring Ella over on her birthday? She is a gorgeous girl just like you!