Keira has been beyond excited to turn 5...not sure what she thought would happen, but nonetheless, she didn't care much about anything other than the fact that she would be 5 years old on May 29th. She has been talking about since the day after she turned 4.
Since we had a family vacation to North Carolina (where my sister, her hubby and their daughter live) during the week of her actual birthday, we decided to do her first "real" kid party on the 18th.
I am the type who likes a good birthday at home, or something casual at a playground. Some food, some games, some cake...etc. However, through a series of events and for several reasons, she had a kid party at a kids salon near us called "Sweet & Sassy". 13 girls came, had their hair done, nails painted, wore fancy dresses and danced on a runway. It was crazy. But I didn't have to do anything....ok...that's a lie. I made the cake, purchased juice boxes and shelled out the money to have this wonderful shin dig. But I didn't have to set up, clean up or create anything else which was a nice change for this year (and this year only!) Here are some pics. The girls LOVED it!
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| So excited for the party to start! |
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| Birthday Girls Hair and makeup done! |
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| Keira and Lucy getting their nails done. |
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| My beautiful Niece Allison |
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| Starting a Train! |
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| Princess Cake |
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| All of the beautiful Princesses |
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| cutie pie |
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| Little sister got bored towards the end and started entertaining herself on stage! |
The next day, on the 19th, we had a combined family party at my Grandma/Aunt's house where we have many of our Sunday dinners. It was for Keira and my cousin's daughter, Margaret, who just turned 3. I cooked dinner and then promptly had to leave at dinner time to take Libby to urgent care for a UTI.....so I ate quick when I got back and got to see the gifts that Keira had opened. I did make it back in time to sing "Happy Birthday" to them and Libby was doing better by then.
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| Keira and Maggie opening gifts |
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| Happy Keira |
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| Janessa....just being cute! |
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| Family watching the fun |
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| Everyone (minus Libby and I!) |
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| My newest adorable nephew, Finneus |
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| yes folks...she even likes clothes! |
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| My Oldest nephew, Kessam modeling the cupcakes. At 6 foot 4 and almost 16 years old, he towers over the rest of the family and keeps us well entertained! |
Keira's actual birthday was spent in North Carolina (vacation pictures to come...hopefully). We drove out to the beach for a couple of hours, went to some shops on the Outer Banks and had a nice dinner. On our way back to my sisters house, we stopped at a Frozen Yogurt place where you make your own Sundae (Yum!) and ended the night with a campfire. It was a great day and Keira had a blast!
I still can't believe that it was 5 years ago that this little lady made us parents. She is a true joy to us. Keira is full of compassion for others and truly cares about people. She loves to pray and learn about Jesus and is a huge helper and great big sister (most of the time). As much as I want to keep her little, I am excited to see the path that God has for her. We love you Keira Marie!
