Belated Birthday Pics!

The girls had their first "big" birthday party this year at Pump It Up. They've attended several parties there and both wanted to have their turn. We decided that turning 6 and 5 would be a good milestone for a party with friends.

This was the part that Sara was looking forward to most. She's been in awe of her friends sitting in the huge inflatable throne, not to mention the crown and scepter. She loved every minute in that chair! Emma enjoyed it too.

Crazy picture with most of the party people!

Birthday Twins!

Enjoying cake and ice cream. The girls got to eat while sitting on their throne.

Watch out people! Present time!

Everybody wanted to see all the goodies!

Program and Party!

Emma's end of the year program had a patriotic theme this year. All the children brought in a white t-shirt that they decorated for the program.

Emma models her all-American look!

Yes, I resorted to sugary distractions to keep Sara semi-quiet. She still was able to stand up in my lap and yell, "I'm Cinderella!" at the top of her lungs. I'm not sure why she felt the need to share that information, but the people around us thought it was funny. Then she leaned over and told her Grana (who did not yell...not even once), "Shhh. Be quiet Grana."

There is Emma in the middle holding her flag proudly.

After the program, we all came back to our house for the Strawberry Shortcake party-rama.

We love cake!

Cooper's cousins tried to lure him into their tent, but being the smart boy that he is, he hightailed it the other direction!

Opening presents went really well this year. Both of the girls were interested in what each package contained. Can't wait to see how they devour their Christmas presents!

Sara took Fancy Nancy for a slide ride.

Cool! A basketball goal!
Watch out WNBA, here we come!

Birthday!

Here are a few pictures from the girls birthday party. We had a special supper at home, complete with cupcakes. We saved the "big birthday cake" for the party the next night.

Emma blew out her #4 and was ready to dig into that cupcake!

We also decided to be "extra fancy" and had some petit fours too.

Tearing into a present!

Sara listened patiently while Daddy read one of her cards.

Sara was really excited when she opened her new Imagination Movers DVD. She wouldn't even let Daddy hold it so she could open more presents!

Emma was excited to get some spending money!

I promise to post Emma's end of the year and birthday party pics soon!