half a decade

it's hard to believe that this pretty smile has been in my life for half a decade

but today we celebrated five years for the girl that made me a momma

well....actually, it's been more of a week long celebration

it started a couple months ago when we were reading bedtime stories and peach came up with the idea for a clifford party.

initially, i wasn't too pumped about the idea of a character party, but after a couple trips to pinterest, i warmed up to it

my mom started the week with these adorable snacks for the day care crew

we also sent clifford juice boxes to preschool

according to peach it was the "best day ever!"

the following day we celebrated with J's family

wish i would have gotten some pictures of the cousins!  shoot!

next time....

the festivities culminated at our house today with 9 of peach's friends cramming into our little house...it was a total hoot!

i just loved seeing her name written by all her little friends

we ate out of dog bowls (thank you, pinterest)

colored and crafted to our hearts' content

and ended the night with an impromptu dance party downstairs

to the tune of "who let the dogs out?"

of course, i put in hours of work on this party and what was her favorite part?

the 20 minutes that daddy whipped up at the end

but he does have some pretty sweet moves ;)

so i guess i can't be too bitter that he gets all the glory

and on that note, i'm beat and glad to take a break from the birthday party scene until april :)

phew...my parties these days aren't quite what they used to be, but i'll take it

happy birthday sweet peach
adding you to our life was one of the best decisions we ever made ;)