Birthday Fun!

Tuesday night C asked if her birthday was coming soon. I said, "Well, today is December 9, so what does that make tomorrow?" She answered, "December 10," then slowly got a huge grin on her face. Then she squirmed and squealed, "Tomorrow we're going to celebrate my birthday!" To which M piped up, "I want to help celebrate C's birthday."

So yesterday the celebration was on! Here's a play by play look at the day.

C woke up to the house decorated with birthday fun.The Birthday Girl gets to wear her crown all day long - a tradition started on C's 2nd birthday. Siblings get party hats.Breakfast is a special treat. This year I was able to ask C what she would like. She chose chocolate covered doughnuts. Five candles around the hole makes it complete.Almost ... almost... "Yeah, I got it!"

The girls eating breakfast.

Wait a minute Mom. Something's not right. I can tell they've got something really good over there, and you gave me cheerios?! I'm not so sure about this.C opening her first gift - a crown, wand, and skirt from Nana. She wanted to put it all on immediately.After C got dressed, J asked me for her present. I explained that she didn't get any presents. She would have to wait for her birthday in January. She started to cry, and C came to the rescue. She asked if J would like to hold her wand, then wrapped her arm around her. Precious sisters.C opening her rollerblades. Her eyes lit up when she saw the picture of the skates on the box. She was absolutely thrilled - totally shocked. She had no clue she was getting skates.

She was equally thrilled with the safety gear.Of course she wanted to try them out. Of course it was a 40 degree, rainy day. Thanks Dad!

C got to choose where she wanted to eat for dinner. Andy thought for sure she would choose Chick-Fil-A. I was leaning more towards Bennigan's. Andy asked, "C, would you like to eat dinner at Chick-Fil-A tonight?" Her reply, "Well Dad. I think I would rather a family restaurant like Bennigan's." Andy reminded her of the play place at Chick-Fil-A, so her final choice was Chick-Fil-A. We had lots of fun, and she was able to wear her crown and tell everyone who asked that she was 5 years old now. After dinner, we rushed home for cake.

Once again, what about me Mom?! Where's my cake?!