Happy Birthday Halli!!

Five years ago today, my world changed forever. Halli made me a mom, and today we celebrated her fifth birthday. I can't believe I have a five year old. I still feel so immature and young in so many ways, how can I possibly have a five year old? Well, we had to do a little celebrating for all of us making it this far with no major incidences!

It all started last night as I decorated the house and Kevin blew up a bunch of balloons to fill her room with. She woke up to a decked out house with streamers and balloons everywhere as well as a bedroom filled with balloons.

Since she was going to be at school all day I wanted to make the time at home feel special to her, and I think it did. Then, to make it even better, Peyton, Lexie and I joined her for lunch at school! She was so excited, I think she was most excited to be able to get the school lunch, which, like all cafeteria food was not so good, but she thought it was cool anyway. I had bought cupcakes from the cafeteria for her class,which they were supposed to pass out during lunch but forgot to do. So, I was able to join them all back in the classroom for some yummy cafeteria cupcakes. They sang to Halli again and chowed down!

For dinner we headed to the always tasty burger king for dinner, Halli's choice of course.:) Following that it was back to our house for cake and ice cream with cousins and a couple friends, and too many presents! She felt like a princess today and really enjoyed having all the attention on her.

Halli has been such a joy in my life, she will always be the little girl that made me a mom. It seems like such a short time ago that I was cradling her in my arms and staring at her perfect baby face. You always hear people say how fast the time goes, but when you're in the middle of it you just can't see. I know we still have a long way to go still, but I have truly enjoyed watching this little girl grow and I can't wait to see just what she'll become!

Halli in the cafeteria being the princess she is!

Halli and Peyton waiting to be dismissed for class

The class singing to the birthday girl.

Halli and her princess cake

Singing Happy birthday!

Sean, this one's for you!