Sydney's Big Day

Today my crazy, adorable, fun little Sydney turned 5. I know I say this a lot, but the other day I saw a picture of her as a little girl and I really, really got teary-eyed knowing that I'll never have that time with her again. I absolutely adore this little girl and want to hold on to every moment I have with her, just like the rest of my kids. What a joy it is to be a mom!

4 months old

3 weeks old

So I did the "home party" thing again. I guess I didn't learn my lesson last time. Anyway, we had a great time and Sydney loved the house being full of squealy, happy little girls. We did a Baking Party, since Sydney LOVES to bake, where the 9 girls made their own pizzas with dough I had previously made. Then while those were baking they added their own mix-in's to cookie dough I had also already made. Then while those baked they ate their pizzas and played some "baking games". Afterwards they decorated their own mini cakes and brought them home in personalized cake boxes while wearing aprons I had personalized for each of them. We ended with playing outside and presents. It was a fun and exhausting evening! Thank goodness Jana was still here to help out. And the evening was so busy that I forgot to take even one picture!


Today, on her real birthday, she chose the breakfast and later made and decorated her own cake, of course, per her request. Then we opened presents tonight while Carter cried b/c he wanted it to be his birthday instead. And I thought I had enough candles at the house, but we were short one - that's why there's a tea candle in the middle of the cake. Cute, huh? :) And, to add to the drama, Brighton stood behind Sydney and blew out some of her candles at the same time. It's always a circus around here! We love you Sydney!