It’s been extremely busy around here.  But we know how to slow down (mostly) and enjoy a birthday!
As we were planning Katriel’s birthday, we determined she’d like a Bob and Larry cake.  Then days before she said she’d like an Elsa and Anna cake.  I did not have the time for an Elsa and Anna cake for her party, and I somehow convinced her that cupcakes would be the perfect thing for her actual birthday.  She told me she wanted yellow and I could make that happen. Then.  When I was at Walmart (I’m always at Walmart) I saw Elsa and Anna cupcake papers and decorations.  Woo hoo.  I could meet her request!  Sort of. Hanny and Tabby helped me make her cupcakes the night before. Our family tradition is to wake up the birthday child with a song.  Katriel had other ideas and was the first one up that morning!  We hung out downstairs until it was time for the other kids to get up.  I’m not even sure we sang. We had a yummy breakfast of strawberries, yogurt and Cinnamon buns before we headed to CBS.       We stopped for a photo before we left.  She wore her new bunny dress.  She loves bunnies. When Nan came in the morning, she brought Katriel a Figaro book and a new Taggie. I had my camera at CBS for other purposes, but I did peek in her class to see her.  The big kids had skating and then we all skipped our Wednesday evening activities so that we could celebrate our little girl.  Nan and Nene picked up the pizza on their way over. And then some gifts.  Puzzles from Mom and Dad. Johanna made her a telescope. And wrapped up her Figaro and gave it to Katriel. She got some clothes and more puzzles and then she opened some Playmags that the whole family found favor with.   Then cake. There is always cake.   My sweet baby.  How did she ever get to be this big!?
She’s self-confident, and a little bit bold.  She has such a BIG personality.