Happy Birthday Rachel Irene!

Rachel is offically SIX years old today! I thought I would be a mess when she turned 5 but six was actually much worse! I've always taken off her birthday and so we could do something fun and this year she had school so I went to work, and thought about her ALL day. I guess it's the realization that she's getting older and she now has friends to celebrate with, not just Mom and Dad.

We started her celebration last night. I decorated her room after she fell asleep. This morning Scott got up early and picked up dounuts for breakfast, chocolate with sprinkles, her favorite. After school we got Annie's haircut (....oh, that's a story for another day) and picked up Subway, Rachel's choice. We ate dinner, opened presents and had some cake. Sunday is her REAL party at the Play Station. Tonight we enjoyed a more calm celebration!

Happy Birthday to my little monkey that makes me smile EVERY single day!!!
I love you! XOXO, Mommy.


Rachel & Ruby


A whole plate of sugar at 6:30 am. Awesome!

Annie REALLY liked the cake. This is her after

she licked her plate clean.

Best buds, at least for this picture.