birthday girl turns 5
Once again I’ve gotten a little behind on posting to the blog, but it’s taken me until today to finally feel like things are normal around here again after the past couple of rotten weeks. Anway, on with the post.
I can’t believe it, but my little Mimi is 5! She’s almost a kindergartner. It’s just not possible that I can still remember like yesterday when I gave birth to that sweet baby and watched her grow too quickly into the very strange girl she is today.
That wrinkly and tiny little infant.
Eventually turned into such a chubby and delightful baby.
Then into an undeniably loud and screechy toddler that we still adored.
And finally into a still loud, weird but lovable kid (who maybe likes to fib and pester a bit much).
We decided to celebrate Mimi’s birthday one day early because it was kids eat free night at our local eatery. The Johnsons actually were the ones who invited us, but we took over the show and turned it into an impromptu birthday party. Afterward we all headed back to our house to indulge in a Coldstone Creamery cake and open a few birthday presents.
First off, Grandpa Indiana sent some more AG stuff that Mimi really needs including Sugar the dog and a bed/food dish set for Sugar. Thanks, Grandpa! Mimi was really thrilled to receive these and got Sugar all set up in bed right next to her this evening.
The Johnsons definitely know my girls. A lifetime supply of flavored lip balm and a Strawberry Shortcake hippoty hop will definitely get used all the time. Even though I told you guys not to get anything for MImi, we still really appreciate the thought and time you put into her gifts. Thank you for celebrating with us!
This picture cracked me up because of Alex’s hair.
I actually consider the gift bag that the Johnsons put Mimi’s present into to be my present because it’s sooo cute and is a “green” bag that can be used over and over.
And now for some CAKE!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MIMI! WE LOVE YOU!