5

Claire and her BFF Jordyn! Go Bumblebees!!!

Uncle Tommy and the 5 balloon!

Angry Bird cake time.

"ICE CONE" time as Paige calls it.



Pottery Party

Getting serious about the painting.

Claire picked a puppy to paint.

Singing happy birthday. (and no, we don't know those 2 boys. haha! everyone loves a party)

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Claire loved all the cards her friends drew for her. Mom stressin about who gave what present. Girls + presents = crazy

SHE'S FIVE!!!! Finally 5! She just couldn't hardly wait any longer to be five like her friends. This birthday was a big deal and all of our friends and family made it extra special! Our weekend started Friday when Aunt Carolyn and Joe flew in from Chicago to surprise Claire for her birthday. They came right after she went to bed so when she woke up she was so SURPRISED!!! Then we were off to Claire's first soccer game Saturday afternoon {where she told her coach she could just refer to her as "Birthday Girl" instead of Claire for the entire game. OMG, don't be shy.}. She got 2 goals and had a great time. Saturday night we had a family dinner and opened more presents. It was like Christmas in our house! Toys, clothes, and crafts everywhere!!! My OCD side was slightly dying at the little pieces that come with her new found interest of all things girly. Wow. I needed a xanax. Sunday we had her friend party at a cute pottery painting place. It was so perfect. The girls painted and crafted the perfect little pottery pieces. We had a little lunch, cupcakes and of course...MORE PRESENTS!! It was a great time. This was Claire's first "destination" party and it was awesome. I have the most awesome friends and they have they most awesome kids.

Happy Birthday Claire!!! I can't believe you are 5!! I let her fall asleep in our bed last night and at 9:50pm when she was born I sang a very quiet happy birthday to her while she slept. I love her so much and all her spunk and sass. I love her brainy side and her love of trains, cars, and Barbie. I especially love that she is mine.