5? No Way!

There is no way that my sweet baby girl is 5 years old.  It's just not possible.  5 means that she is going to be starting school and that our precious snuggle time is going to be even less and I'm sorry, but I'm not willing to let that happen just yet, so even though the calendar says so, I'm not convinced she's really 5.....Oh, but wait, the problem with that is she tells me she's 5 and when I say prove it...well, she does.  She can count to 100, write her name, knows all her colors, shapes, letters and address, not to mention how to get to most places around here.  More impressively, she is the sweetest, funniest, most responsible and caring little girl I know.  I wish I had more words to describe her, but they don't do her justice and all I can say is she is amazing and such a wonderful blessing to our family.
 

For this amazing girl, of course we had a few parties.  Starting off up north with a combined birthday party for her, Alexa and Lindsay.  It was a great day with the twins smack dab in the middle of it all "helping" and lots of fun.  Did I mention Cassidy is the fashion coordinator for the girls?  Good thing, because I'm pretty sure I'm a lost cause.  Cassidy chose red for Rylee and purple for Sawyer (including the boots).

Papa Jerry made each a beautiful shelf for all their special things...Cassidy already has her spot picked out

And, she got her official "big girl bike" from Grandma.  She is super excited to get out on the trial and make me run!



Next came all her friends to party down.  We had a great time and lots of giggles.

Lots of good books and lots of sparkly art projects....perfect for Cassidy!

On her actual birthday, Cassidy chose to have lasagna for dinner and of course helped make it

The birthday girl with her presents, balloons and flowers of choice, tulips.

Grandma Margie had been able to spend the week with us and was right in the middle of the action, along with Auntie Jess via Skype

Then we got to surprise our girl with her Cinderella cake...I know, I said no princess stuff, but I also said no pink and you all know how well that worked!  I guess I just love to see that little girl smile

Happy Birthday sweet amazing Cassidy.  WE LOVE YOU!