Gracie turned 5 years old yesterday and had her first "friend" birthday party. We had 8 little girls come over for two hours of screaming, running around, food, and fun! She had a "Garden Party" with hot dogs for lunch and a flower-shaped cake for dessert. I think all of us had fun - except Emmett who was very upset about all the girls taking over his space AND that it wasn't his birthday so he wasn't allowed to open the presents (his birthday is next Saturday, so we'll make up for it then!).
Throughout the day Gracie was showing signs of turning teenager rather than kindergartner. She was talking back, saying "no" to EVERYTHING, flipping her hair and insisting on applying more "lips" (lipgloss) every 5 minutes saying that is was coming off already!! She almost went to timeout several times during the party for being rude to her friends and talking back. I hope this is just spring/birthday fever and it will pass before we're together all day/every day for the summer! I will go CRAZY!!
Despite the recent attitude changes, we love to see Gracie grow up and turning into a beautiful little girl. She loves being the big sister (the "boss") and helping me in any way that she can. She is so funny and very social. She loves school, art projects, digging in the garden for worms, and dancing for us in the living room. We can't wait to see what God has planned for her! :-)
Very excited about getting some new dresses. Now...which one to wear first?!
She is explaining to me that this dress doesn't have "arms" and this top part goes around her neck....how does she know this?
Polly Pocket with Pop-Out Camper - she won't stop playing with it! (Great gift Uncle Ian and Aunt Julie!)
Party Gift Bags
Garden "Decor"
Party Mayhem - good thing a couple other moms stayed to help out!
Cake and Ice Cream
