Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Celebrating Kate's Birthday

Kate had "the best birthday ever!" this year! She anticipates her birthday for months and months and loves every part of it. She was up early and found some fun new things.


My mom sent this Barbie thing back from Russia - Kate had bought one while we were there, but Hannah had gotten into it (shocker!) and ruined it, so Kate was pleasantly surprised to have another one.


She also got a little gum ball machine and an easel with new art supplies. This girls loves her arts & crafts!

And, the main part of her birthday was going to Build-A-Bear with 2 of her friends. She had wanted to do this for a couple of years and we decided to finally let her. Jon and I piled all the kids in the car (including Hannah, Hailey & Brooklyn) and drove to the mall.

The kids were all fabulous and had a fun time picking out an animal and an outfit. Now doing things like this is just pure torcher to babies & husbands. Brooklyn, Hailey & Jon were all near tears by the time we left.

But, all 3 of these cute kids were so appreciative and loved being there!



Josie, Cage & Kate




It took Hannah the longest to decide.



Waiting in the stroller - hungry & tired







Hannah was more happy to wash the animals that she didn't chose.



Getting them stuffed full of love



We had plans to eat at the mall, but we were all so tired, we decided to just put the kids back in the van, go through the McDonald's drive-thru and get home. The kids then played and played, making Kate's birthday a great one!


That night, we had Kate's favorite dinner - spaghetti!


We love you Kate! Can't believe that you're already 6!!







2 comments:

Becky Sorenson said...

You're a saint!! Just thinking of taking Brooklyn, Hailey, and Hannah somewhere all together makes me exhausted.

I can't believe Kate is 6. She is growing up way too fast.

Em said...

Sounds exhausting but really fun! I can't believe she is 6. What a cute girl!