Peyton's 6th Birthday

I can't believe Peyton is already 6 years old! Time sure does fly, especially when you have two very active girls. We started out Peyton's birthday with yummy breakfast that grammie brought over. After breakfast, we headed to the nail salon so the girls could get their nails done. Peyton had a full pedicure, which she really enjoyed.

My little soccer stud had a game at 2:00 p.m. We were on snack duty for the game so I made birthday cupcakes. Peyton played an awesom game! She was so excited because she scored a goal! The game ended with a tie (1-1), but that was ok because Peyton scored a goal! Once the game was over, all the players and parents sang happy birthday to Peyton.

A hair appointment was next on the list for Miss P. Grammie took the girls to get their hair done. How cute do they look?

Earlier in the day, I asked Peyton if should could pick one place to go for dinner, what would it be. She said Benihana! Good thing, because I made a reservation at Benihana the day before. Cousin Nick, joined us, as well as Geoff's cousin, aunt and uncle too. We had such a good time at dinner.

Check out the chicken fried rice shaped like Mickey Mouse.

A very special cupcake from Aunt Wendi.

Our neighbors came over so we could sing one more happy birthday song to her before her special day was over.



Peyton's birthday cake from Baskin Robins.

A Very Special Birthday

I had the best birthday ever! My day started off with breakfast at Panera and lunch at Taco Rosa with co-workers. After work, I headed to my parent's house for the best homecooked meal in the world... my mom's famous chicken and rice. I made a special request the day before and I was so excited to learn that my mom was going to make one of my favorite dishes for my birthday. It's the little things that make me happy. Geoff made my favorite vanilla cake from Trader Joes. I decided to hand the camera over to my sister so I could finally get some family pictures. I'm always the one behind the lense, but not this time. We did some really silly poses but the girls had a blast, and so did I.


My card from the girls.  Isn't it berry special. :)



Who would I thought, a feather in her hair could make her smile so big.  She LOVES it.

It can be very difficult to get a family picture.

My beautiful blue-eyed girls.

No frosting... just the way I like it.

Mom's birthday

We made fresh lemonade.

The girls wore glasses so the lemon juice wouldn't get in their eyes.

We made strawberry lemonade too.  It was delicious!

Sisterly love at its finest.

More night time swimming.

Auntie Carol and Logan decorated the cake.  Logan took a little sample.

Happy Birthday to You!

Yummy vanilla bean cake from Trader Joes.  It's the best vanilla cake ever!

Happy Birthday Mom... we love you!