LB's 5th Birthday

Somehow our baby girl has hit the big number 5! 5 is one that definitely hits to the gut as you realize the toddler days are gone and now all of a sudden you have this child who is school age and growing up and becoming more and more independent. And how in the heck did 5 years come and go so quickly?!?

This year our girl has been asking for 11 months when her birthday was coming, she was more than a little excited and it was finally her turn. She had it all planned out! 

Her actual birthday we brainstormed what would make our girl happy, and decided that a food tour would be perfect for her! She loves to eat, even though she is TINY!  She can out eat her 9 year old brother! 

First stop Daddy went to get some super yummy donuts so we could celebrate her with the family before starting her day of fun with just mom and dad!

And then we were off!  She loved having complete control of where we went on her day out! 

First stop she picked, a local park!

And then she had a tough debate between pizza, hot dogs, or tacos but decided on some pizza! 

And then ice cream

Next she wanted to go to a local splashpad! She had a lot of fun here!

And then she was insistent on getting a hot dog from one of her favorite places!  

She was wearing down by this point but we kept the fun going by letting her go to a very fun candy store and filling up on candy and cotton candy!

I would say she was thoroughly spoiled as any kid should be on their birthday.  

Happy Birthday sweet girl!  I look back at your baby pictures and don't understand how it is possible that 5 years has come and gone so fast!    I feel so honored that we get to be your parents and watch you become unique you! You are silly, always making us laugh.  You're tough and determined and strong.  You give amazing hugs and love to snuggle.  You have a way of warming the hearts all around you with your beautiful smile.  It is a privilege to watch you grow and I truly cannot wait to see where life takes you because I know there is nothing you can't accomplish with the level of determination and heart you have!  You are so loved and I can't wait to be a part of everything this year of life has in store for you! Bring it on!