Where did five years go?!? Our baby girl is now a full-fledged kid! Her birthday was a weeklong celebration this year beginning with the combined party that we held for her, Alex, and Benjamin. That was a big day because it was also the day that she and Benj received their combined birthday gift:
This truck is the gift that they have been asking for for quite a long time. Everyone knows that Julia loves cars and, of course, the ultimate thrill is to drive one! We're still working on the driving lessons but to say they were pleased would be a huge understatement.
The party was a great success as well. There were plenty of presents to open, cake and chocolate covered strawberries, and an indoor snowball fight (orchestrated by Andrew!).
The birthday celebration continued the next Saturday when Julia and I had a day out together. We started with a building session at Lowe's where she made a Valentine's Day card holder... or rather a bed for No-No as it has been employed at our house. Then a trip to the carousel, lunch at Chipotle, and a session at the ice skating rink.
This was Julia's second time on skates and afterward she declared that she wants to be a speed skater! I could see that happening!
Then Sunday was finally the actually birthday day! Julia awoke to a Cars themed breakfast of popsicles and bacon (her choice), had her presents opened by 6:30am, and spent the day playing and chilling out before a birthday steak dinner.
Her presents that morning included a bucket of pom-poms (of course) and a box of bananas. I believe I mentioned that request a few posts ago - well, it never went away - every time we asked her what she wanted for her birthday the answer was "a box of bananas... and a car!" I still have no idea what inspired the banana request especially since she doesn't particularly like bananas! But here's her reason:
In case you couldn't hear it she said "so that there will be plenty in the house." I thought I had been doing a pretty good job with grocery shopping but apparently I'm not on top of banana supply in our kitchen.
The best part of the day for me was at dinner when Julia said to me "Mom, this has been the best birthday. I've had so much fun." I'm glad she had a such a special celebration this year and make some wonderful birthday memories.
those bananas crack me up.
ReplyDeleteand there is just something about 5 that makes you realize wow, they are so big! Happy 5 Julia!! Looks like you had a really special birthday.