Where has the last 5 years gone?

On Monday we celebrated Lilly’s 5th Birthday! I can still remember 5 years ago, when Steven’s family visited us in England for Mom’s birthday and Lilly’s impending  birth, like it was yesterday. She went from a 7lb 3oz. bundle of joy to a 35lb ball of fire in what seems like overnight.

 Here she is today-

She is the smartest,  sweetest, strongest 5 year old I know. She is already reading and writing, but sometimes gets really frustrated because she wants to read novels, she doesn’t want to go slow and sound out each word. She can add and subtract, she can ride her bike to school (with Daddy) in 7 minutes, and she now has her own room.  She is simply amazing!

Since her birthday was on a Monday, meaning she had to go to school, we shopped, baked, and decorated while she was at school. She was so excited to get home to see what kind of surprises were waiting for her.
That afternoon we had a LOT of rain, thunder, and lightning. Thank the LORD for the US Air Force  because they could really care less about thunder when they’ve heard fighter jets, bombers, and cargo planes taking off their entire lives. It’s kinda sad when I jump and grab Steven when thunder cracks and the girls don’t even notice the thunder, ha! Needless to say, Steven thoroughly enjoyed my squirms while the kids played.

The first present she opened was some clothes from Sadie. I knew I wanted to take some pictures before we got into anymore presents and cupcakes, so she changed into her new outfit and pictures we took.
Then we went and started watching her favorite movie – Transformers. We got maybe 30 minutes into the movie when she couldn’t contain her excitement anymore, so she opened her presents. She got toys from Ruby, and a gift card from Mommy and Daddy.  All she wanted was a “card” so she could buy something all by herself- so we happily obliged.

So then it was off to the BX, in the rain and thunder. Luckily it was about done when we left. We walked around the whole  store several times. She would pick something and then change her mind, pick something and change her mind, and pick something  and change her mind again. She finally settled on Zhu Zhu hamster, a pretty purple pillow for her bedroom, and a Crayola story coloring thing. When we got home, it was time for dinner. Then cupcakes!

Happy Birthday Lilly! I still can’t believe you’re 5!
♥krissy