birthday girl turns 5
Once again I’ve gotten a little behind on posting to the blog, but it’s taken me until today to finally feel like things are normal around here again after the past couple of rotten weeks. Anway, on with the post.
I can’t believe it, but my little Mimi is 5! She’s almost a kindergartner. It’s just not possible that I can still remember like yesterday when I gave birth to that sweet baby and watched her grow too quickly into the very strange girl she is today.
That wrinkly and tiny little infant.
Eventually turned into such a chubby and delightful baby.
Then into an undeniably loud and screechy toddler that we still adored.
And finally into a still loud, weird but lovable kid (who maybe likes to fib and pester a bit much).
We decided to celebrate Mimi’s birthday one day early because it was kids eat free night at our local eatery. The Johnsons actually were the ones who invited us, but we took over the show and turned it into an impromptu birthday party. Afterward we all headed back to our house to indulge in a Coldstone Creamery cake and open a few birthday presents.
First off, Grandpa Indiana sent some more AG stuff that Mimi really needs including Sugar the dog and a bed/food dish set for Sugar. Thanks, Grandpa! Mimi was really thrilled to receive these and got Sugar all set up in bed right next to her this evening.
The Johnsons definitely know my girls. A lifetime supply of flavored lip balm and a Strawberry Shortcake hippoty hop will definitely get used all the time. Even though I told you guys not to get anything for MImi, we still really appreciate the thought and time you put into her gifts. Thank you for celebrating with us!
This picture cracked me up because of Alex’s hair.
I actually consider the gift bag that the Johnsons put Mimi’s present into to be my present because it’s sooo cute and is a “green” bag that can be used over and over.
And now for some CAKE!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MIMI! WE LOVE YOU!
February 4th, 20102:13 pm at
Happy Birthday Mimi!!!!
February 4th, 20102:24 pm at
She is so cute. Does anyone have more perfect pictures of their kids than you? I got a bag like that with some Christmas gifts this year and I thought of it as a gift too. One of my favs.
February 4th, 20102:32 pm at
Happy Birthday! John and Sara say hi, and they can’t wait to see you! John wants to know if you’ve seen Avatar.
February 4th, 20102:42 pm at
Mimi thanks everyone for the birthday wishes! She is so thrilled that is officially 5 now, and she has been saying so about every 5 minutes since waking up this morning.
Denise-
You are too sweet. You know I love taking pictures of my kids. Probably a little too much, but it’s just what I do. Isn’t that bag for cute?
Katelin-
Mimi says hi back to Sara and John. Yes, Mike and I have seen Avatar. Mike has actually seen it twice now. Once with me and once on date-night with Seth. Does Jared miss his date-nights and sharing drinks with Seth?
February 4th, 20102:55 pm at
Mimi-Happy birthday! We’ll have to visit again soon so I can brush your hair, which I love so much!
It looks like she had a great birthday. Pretty soon she’ll be sixteen and having all kinds of boys hanging around her. You can never take too many pictures of your kids. That’s what I’m finding out now when my kids are now big and definitely not cute. I wish I had taken MORE pictures of my kids when they were little. But back then we had only rocks for cameras.
February 4th, 20103:20 pm at
Happy Birthday Mimi!!! Thanks for letting us come play and have yummy ice cream cake.
I love the picture of Mimi opening her little dog…all three girls look ready to jump out of their skin with excitement.
February 4th, 20104:45 pm at
A very Happy Birthday to the cutest 5 year old on the planet.
February 4th, 20104:55 pm at
Thanks again, Julie! Mimi was so happy to have friends celebrate with her for her b-day. Yes, that picture made me smile to see all the expressions on the girls’ faces, even Alex looks intrigued.
Awww, thanks, Grandpa MN. I will definitely pass on your birthday wishes to Mimi.
February 4th, 20109:16 pm at
Happy Birthday to Meems. She is very cute, indeed. Glad she got such fun stuff! Little girls are so easy to please!
February 4th, 201010:16 pm at
Happy Birthday Mimi! Such a cute little girl in such a sweet family. One can never have too much AG doll stuff (according to Nikki who really likes Mimi’s AG puppy present
February 5th, 20103:34 pm at
Happy Birthday Mimi! She is such a cutie. I love the tall candles on the cake!
February 5th, 201010:11 pm at
Sara-
Don’t even talk about that. Mike and I have already had worries that Mimi is definitely going to be one we need to lock up when she’s a teenager. She’s is going to be a wild one. I’m so sorry to hear that only rocks were available for cameras back in your old days:(
Jenni-
Thanks! Yes, Mimi is very easy to please as long as we give her the girliest things possible.
Erin-
Awww, thanks! Sugar the puppy was a big hit with all the girls. I’m already starting to think we have too much AG stuff though:)
LeShel-
Thanks for the birthday wishes for Mimi. Those candles are always a fun touch for birthday cakes.