Olivia's 5th Birthday Party

 

Casey and I are both in shock knowing we have a 5 year old. Which really seems silly because we could have a 13 year old considering we've been married almost 14 years.  Wowza! 

Olivia we couldn't love you any more! 

We may be a little bias but we think you are the cutest 5 year old ever. 

You are a trooper, you literally keep up on our toes everyday with what

funny things you will say or dance moves you will bust out. 

You've stuck through and been a rock in our family. 

You are hilarious in every sense of the word. 

So when I asked what kind of party you wanted to have and your response was

a "Justin Beaver" (yes Beaver) party I tried explaining to a very determined 4 year old

 that he wouldn't be able to make it you wouldn't take no for an answer. 

 

I was throwing out suggestions of your favorite things;

dancing, Tangled, skating, painting, donuts, cupcakes and on and on and on.

You wanted "Donuts and Dancing"

Why yes I can work with that. 

And bonus they are your favorite things so you actually should enjoy yourself at your party. 

Still holding out hope that Justin was going to make his appearance you were telling every stranger, friend and pet that he was coming.

Mommy had work to do! 

The activities we had planned were making donuts and sprinkles to go along with them. 

Dancing on the ballerina bar which transitioned to the Limbo

Line dancing and showing off our best moves with wands for the girls and arrow's for the boys. 

 

 

 

It wouldn't be a dance party without a disco ball!

 

Although Justin was on tour or wherever he was, he was unable to make it to the partay

but still had time to send his picture. This one's for you Liv!

 

I love more than anything Liv's face in this picture. 

This is our happy child. 

Makes the countless hours and sleepless nightts all worth it! 

 

Dancing heart wands for the girls! 

Olivia turns 4!!!!

I can't believe Olivia turned 4. Holy Smokes where does the time go?  I know everyone warns you of that but she's not my baby anymore, she a little girl.  I was joking that when she turns 5 it's going to feel like 30.  Let's be grateful that she is 4 and enjoy this time. I am looking forward to this coming year and the funny moments that are a guarantee with this little one around. 

She wanted a "Baking Party" this year. 

It may have been influenced by her sweet tooth that her and I have. 

She wanted to make sure that everyone she knew, or perfect strangers at the park knew that they were invited. We decided to cap it out with many 3 year olds.  This was a first for me. But it was so much fun.

We served cupcakes, lemon tarts, donuts, chips, chicken sandwiches, and lemonade. 

So pretty much I tripled the sugar intake for each child and sent them on their merry way home!!!

For the take home gift, I made those treat bags and filled them with a cupcake mix and instructions so they can go home and have some special baking time with their families. 

I printed off some of my favorite pictures of Olivia during the age of 3 and placed them on my picture  board.  We set up a bakery stand where the kiddos could set up cupcake liners, weight their cookies after being overloaded with frosting.

They decorated their cookies and mini cakes and surprisingly did a really good job not ruining their clothes (sorry mom's if they made a mess)

I know for certain she was the most excited about having all her friends with her!!

The only other thing she wanted was a "Kinata" aka pinata. She refuses to call it a pinata.

Don't laugh at my pinata. Ok you can, it's pathetic but it's been a good 28 years since I helped my mom do one for my 4th birthday party.   

We had to hit the kinata with a rolling pin of course!!

She got a swimsuit from Larkyn and immediately had to run upstairs to put it on. She wore it the rest of the party.  Go for it sista, rock a swimsuit and be the only one in the room wearing one, while you can!!!  I hope she always has the confidence to do so regardless. 

My amazing sister Jill whipped up magically like she always does a fun game of "Olivia Bingo".

The kids had fun.

Happy Birthday Olivia we love you so much!!!! 

We are grateful for you everyday that you came into our lives. 

Build a Bear

For each grandchild on their 3rd Birthday Nana takes them to "Build a Bear" for their gift. 

Olivia would ask everyday if today was the day? 

Finally the day arrived and she was ready to PARRTAAYY!! 

Despite what you may think, or see, she really is a happy child. And actually smiles a lot. 

But it seems everytime I break out the camera she pulls out the serious face. 

Liv I hope you had a great Birthday sweet cheeks. 

You are one of a kind. 

I wanted to remember a couple of the things that you do now a days so here it goes. 

- You are definitely in the Independent stage. You always say to me "No I do dit (it)"

- You LOVE to Dance, especially in your class. You listen very well to your teacher Ali. 

 But I love when you become very shy and timid.

You know almost all of your ABC's.

But I find it funny when you play games with us and pretend like you don't know them. 

You are strong as a bull.  You kick my booty sometimes.  

Your favorites.....

FAVORITE FOODS: Potatoes, potatoes potatoes!!!   You have even eaten cold potatoes for breakfast. You sadly have also taken on the habit of eating cold hot dogs like your mother.

Chicken'n'Fries, you are finally starting to eat some fruits.

FAVORITE SHOWS: Lately you have loved Good Luck Charlie, but always the classics like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Seasame Street, and you are starting to love princess and doll shows.

FAVORITE THINGS: You love my lip stick and chap sticks. I think you wear them more than I do. You love to break your mothers heart and pretend you are going to school. Don't do that to me yet!! 

When I ask you what you want to do that day you always say "mommy let's make a craft".

You love spending time with your cousins and friends.