Amara got to take cupcakes to her class on her birthday, which happened to 
She was greeted by her teacher with her special birthday crown from Mrs. Misty
After lunch, she got to be the helper and hand out her wonderful carrot cake cupcakes (her choice). She said she had a wonderful day and all her friends loved her desserts.
Sarah planned a PJ day for the kids--always a hit. She also got to make and bake her own birthday cake!
It was a hot day for the kids--so the winter PJ's weren't functional, but it was her birthday and what she picked, so we went with it.
The kids loved playing outside too--sand and sensory tables are fun for all of them at this age.
Sloan, Benjamin, Jonathan, Cora and Amara all enjoyed the special treats of the day, the jammies, the celebration, the cake, and most of all, our wonderful 5 year old Amara!
During one of Amara's sleepovers at G'ma and G'Pa Jahn's--she decided to make her own sandwich.
The story, as we got it, was that she layered pudding, grape jelly and peanut butter (and maybe grapes?) all by herself--
after assembling it, she was so proud of her work, she could hardly wait to dive in...
when she did, mom said she made some loud "mmm" sounds and declared it was the best sandwich she'd ever made.
She did offer a bite up to mom and dad, but I don't think they braved it. 2 points for creativity, honey!
We had a couple impromptu play events with Irelyn recently--we met up at the Indian Trails park to play--it was HOT!
Amara still had her long pants on from school (a chilly start to the morning) but she was so thrilled to see her pal, she didn't care.
We also met them at the ATV store, to look at toys--and the girls had fun testing them out. Oh the trouble we could get into there!
Cora can't help herself. She does everything Amara does--which I think is pretty common with siblings--but anything with running and dirt, and she's ALL IN.
The day is 2/3 over now and we're excited for a great dinner with G'parents--but this morning started off priceless.
As i'd been running a countdown to her birthday, i finally got to draw the "Happy Birthday" and she was thrilled to see it--that is, after Eric helped her break out of her paper door decorations I thought she'd break-through. *Fail*
I also had her birthday shirt ready for her and her presents wrapped in princess paper, courtesy of daddy and I last night...off to Sarah's for a day of celebrating with friends and the day had rolled on.
So tonight we celebrate, tomorrow she gets to celebrate with friends at school, the big party is Saturday and then Monday is our annual zoo trip.
I can't wait for tonight and the next few days--and we will have a great time...
But....this morning, she pointed out how tall she's getting, standing next to daddy and me--and whenever I well up, she always tells me she'll be my baby-girl, but that she can't stop growing, even if I want her to (and I do).
The big reveal--taking her to the beach!
birthday girl picked this one out herself--even without knowing the beachy surprise to come!!
Happy birthday Beanie, my baby-girl. I hope you have had and will continue to have a wonderful day and weekend, surrounded only by love and hope for you and your future. xoxo
(PS) sister is stealing your cake...
Amara was excited to get ready for T-ball this year--we've been practicing a lot in the yard and her coordination is really coming along! She was drafted to the Indians, so we showed up, met Coach Jason and got to work.Q
Quickly, we realized that her old friend Abbie--the neighbor's granddaughter, was on her team too. The two had fun kicking dirt in the field--funny how things come full circle. They don't see each other often, but always loved playing together.
Amara took BP in the field, new bat in hand. She has quite the swing, and didn't waste any time getting her practice in.
Cora, meanwhile, took every opportunity to ham it up with Gee-maw, who showed up to watch--we all tossed the ball and enjoyed suckers during downtime.
When it was time for the Indians to bat, Amara walked right up and knocked the first one good! She took off down the first base line and took her position on the bag.
I think she and the little girl there were comparing fashion notes, clearly. Up next she took the field and got to field one ball--they all just kind of run for it when it's hit, so even getting one is pretty impressive, she was pretty happy.
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