Thursday, May 7, 2009

The day we've all waited for...

Reese's birthday, where she would FINALLY turn 5!!!
She has anxiously awaited this day for I don't know how long! Something magical was going to happen when she turned five...she was just sure. It meant so many things, like:
*Going to the elementary school (not kindergarten, ELEMENTARY, if you please)
*Not being 4 anymore (apparently you are seen as a "baby" when you are 4, but not 5)
*Getting her ear's pierced (which has now been moved to 6 yrs old, due to watching her older cousin, Maren, get her's pierced. Not going to happen this year...)
OK, so the list isn't long...but she adds to it and subtracts from it daily. She also makes anyone/everyone aware that she is now 5 years old, she just had her birthday, thank you very much.
We had her party at "The Little Gym", where two of the most patient young girls directed an entire party of gymnastics, cupcakes, and presents without my doing ANYTHING! Money well spent, my friends, money WELL SPENT. The kids had a great time, and it seemed to be a very successful event. (Are birthdays ever unsuccessful?!)
Here are a few pictures from the day. Thanks to all the family and friends who attended this beloved day. It meant the world to her to share such a momentous occasion with you...this day of turning 5...:) PS---We love you, our little 5 year old!



10 comments:

Ginocchio Family said...

What a fun girl!! I love The Little Gym. Malia went for three years, and had so much fun. Your kids are adorable Kortney, and Happy Birthday to your beautiful Reese!!

Steph said...

So cute...I am glad that she is FINALLY 5!! Sounds like a fun day. Love you guys!!

Schmid Family said...

Wow Reese is 5! It seems like yesterday we were at your place in Ohio celebrating her first. Well Happy Birthday Reese! How are things it has been way too long.

snow family said...

She is the funniest little girl ever! I'm excited to see you guys. What a good idea for a b-day party...

Tara said...

What a fun birthday party idea. Nothing better for 5 year olds to do but be wild. I heard about "the castle" experience. Now that she has turned 5, it's best she knows about such places--hahaha!

Lauritzen Lovin' said...

Such a fun party! Happy b-day to Reese. Do you know that Nate loves Reese!! It's funny that he always talks about her. How's AZ treating ya? Soon enough the whole famdamily will be there eh?! Exciting. Hope you and Greg are doing good. Miss you Kort!

Brad and Lezlee Strong said...

WHAT? 5 already?! I can't believe it! She is adorable and her birthday looked like so much fun! I still can remember Brad telling me how he went up to the hospital when she was born! LOVE HER! Hope you guys are doing well. We miss you guys!!

Anonymous said...

Do our little gals really share the same birthday? May 7th???? She's such a doll. Happy Happy late birthday to her.....I've been on a leave of absence from blogging for 2 months now :0)

The Selleneits said...

What a funny girl, glad she is FINAILLY 5, looks like a fun party

John and Mikelle Hafen said...

Your little cuties are growing up! It's been a long time! You look so good! Glad AZ is treating you well.