Grace's 6th Birthday

We celebrated Grace's birthday this year in typical Grace fashion, lots of sprinkles, cakes, and fun. We had two simple family gatherings where we had cake and ice cream and then Grace had her first official "friend" party at Skate World. This year Grace is really into Zhu Zhu Pets; which is basically a mechanical hamster. Luckily for her, she pretty much cleaned up in the toy hamster arena and could not have been happier. She also got some great things like a new bike and a Nintendo DS. She also got some really cute clothes, which she loves! It amazes me at the beautiful young woman she is becoming. She is such a wonderful sister to Colt and friend to all.
~Grace, we love you so much! Happy birthday to you sweet baby girl!~



#1.
Red Velvet cupcakes at Skate World


The birthday girl! She loved skating and I was so proud of her, even after falling (a lot) she still kept on. I think she may have a talent for roller skating. -Which she gets from her mother by the way. ;)


With her friends at Skate World


#2.
On her actual birthday day. I took her to the grocery store and let her pick out a little cake and ice cream for a special birthday dessert. -She chose cookies and cream ice cream with a white cake. We jazzed up the top of the cake on our own. :)


#3.
Birthday at Grandma Cindy's.
Grace helped decorate her own cake. This time she chose confetti cake.


Her new bike.


Grace and her daddy. I know people say Grace looks like me, but I think there is a little more than a slight resemblance here.


We ended the birthday festivities with an annual tradition. Grace and I get out her baby book and talk about the wonderful time which was her birth. I was and continue to be amazed that I get to be her mom. Ben and I both realized how blessed we are. It was a great celebration for a great girl and I can't wait to do it all again next year.