Lorelai's 5th Birthday
This little cutie turned 5 at the end of August, and I really just can't believe it. I think in my mind she sort of froze at 3. I guess my mind wants to keep her my little baby. But, this confident, vivacious, enthusiastic, sweet, caring, intelligent, opinionated, beautiful, passionate kiddo is growing right before my eyes. I'm so impressed with who she is becoming. At the beginning of this school year she struggled with adjusting to new classmates and friends who weren't interested in playing the games she wanted to play, so being the smarty she is, she asked me to help her devise a plan to get the kiddos on board while ensuring that the other kids still had ownership of their roles in the game. (Granted, not in that exact phrasing, but you get the gist.) Low and behold...a plan was discussed, developed and executed. That one little thing alone shows you how far she's going to go in life. If she can continue to harness those smarts, with the passion she has for others, her considerate attitude and her bravery to face the situations she finds intimidating or defeating...there is no holding this little adorable whirlwind back. I'm so proud to have such an amazing daughter.
Being the fantastic decision maker she is, Lorelai chose to have a tea party by the pool at her Aunt Angie and Uncle Matt's house. I made the table decorations, cloth napkins, and flag bunting per her instructions, and Angie did a fantastic job with the food, table settings, and the remaining decor, and a party game!!! And she set it all up while Grandma Wood and I were taking Lorelai to the American Girl store to get her first AG doll.
We had so much fun celebrating, and really appreciate everyone hosting us for both Lorelai's and my birthdays. We had a grand time!
