Clare is Five!

Clare certainly knows how to celebrate her birthday. We've been celebrating for a week! We started this morning off with presents while we waiting on muffins to bake...girl just couldn't wait!

Traditional candle in a muffin birthday breakfast!

Getting her fishing pole from daddy and her locket from mama for her birthday.

On our way to the Castle to have dinner with Mimi and Pop, Aunt Gladys and  Uncle Montey, and Allyson, Karlee, and Madelyn. 

 Birthday Song

Ivey and Lila trying out the sombrero that Clare Anne wouldn't touch.

It took a bribe of $1 and going into a dark hallway by ourselves to get a picture of this girl in that stinkin' sombrero. I hope that embarrasses her just a little bit one day.

Happy 5th Birthday to my spunky little girl! You make life very exciting. and we're so proud that you're ours. We love you!!

Clare's Birthday Sleepover

We celebrated Clare's 5th Birthday Friday night with a sleepover. We invited Clare's friends, Hannah and Aubrey, and her cousin, Madelyn. These little girls had the best time -- they were sweet, and played well together. It couldn't have gone better!!

 I found this design on Pinterest to build tents for the sleepover. They turned out to be a bit of a pain to build, and I'll admit...I was kind of worried they'd topple over and wouldn't make it, but they did great, and the atmosphere turned out to be perfect.

 Our little party favors

 This cake was just about delicious! Turned out so cute.

 We made homemade pizzas for dinner -- each girl made their own.

 Time for present opening!!

Hannah got Clare a friendship necklace where they each got a piece of the heart.

Cake Time!

Clare's Birthday Song

The girls had so much playing in the sprinklers.

Sporting their birthday nightshirts!

Ready to sleep!

Dance Party before pickup!