Butterflies.

Ashlee received the insect lore for her birthday. We were sent the caterpillars and watched them grow big and fat, just like the story 'the hungry caterpillar'. It was neat to watch them build their cocoon and finally hatch into butterflies. That was a really good idea for a birthday present.

Ashlee's birthday celebrations

 Ashlee got to celebrate her birthday with the neighbors. Jack, Kate, Natalie and Ashlee all share the same birthday month.

Ashlee's Pajama birthday party. All the girls came wearing there favorite pajamas. We enjoyed some letter pancakes and eggs, then did a craft followed by painting nails. It was a lot of fun.

We had the Call's over to sing Happy Birthday and enjoy some cake and ice cream. I have to say that it was one of the best birthday singing yet! Michelle had told the boys that if they want cake they better sing loud. It was awesome!!

Dad's birthday.

Aaron had a very casual birthday. He didn't want anything big but I knew he would really enjoy it with some of his friends. We had our neighbors over for dinner and cake and ice cream.

The neighbor boys enjoy a porch night every now and again and they know that Aaron doesn't drink; Aaron would show up with his own "Root" beer. So... that's what they bought him for his birthday. It was really thoughtful!

Ashlee's 5th Birthday.

Ashlee had a great 5th birthday!

I just about didn't make her a cake but after baking the second one,

I have to say that I was pretty proud of myself!

Ashlee had a surprise visitor! Cinderella had shown up to her birthday party.

All the girls were so surprised that none of them said anything for the first couple minutes! They just stared at her!

Ashlee's reaction was so cute! She looked her up and down and had a huge smile from ear to ear, then welcomed her in to the party. Cinderella had lots of games for the girls; she also taught them manners and what princesses do or don't do. That following week, Ashlee was on her best behavior. I need Cinderella to come over more often!

I could say that everyone had a ball! Even the littlest princess!

Birthday cakes of 2008!

Dad's Birthday cake!

Ashlee and Jack's cake for the Lake house!

Ashlee's birthday cupcakes for Joy School!

Ashlee's Princess crown birthday cake!

Let's just say that I am sooooo... done making birthday cakes! At least for another year!

Happy Birthday Ashlee!!!

This is when Ashlee was only a week old. Wasn't she a beautiful baby! We are having fun celebrating her 3rd birthday today (actually this whole week). We will be going to dinner tonight and opening presents after (or before, I don't know if I can wait that long!!!). Then tomorrow we will be having her birthday party at the Wiggly Play Center with Wags the dog. It will be tons of fun. "Happy Birthday Ashlee. We love you so much!" Mom and Dad.

P.S. Stay posted because there are lots of pictures I need to upload. Once things slow down a bit I will add them.