Sunday, March 30, 2014

Half a decade of cuteness

Its hard to believe that our baby is already 5. I feels like with every kid, the birthdays come faster. Alas, here we are, celebrating another one again. Blogging all these birthdays together is kind of bitter sweet. It feels like life is stuck on the fast forward button, and theres nothing I can do about it. So we do our best to enjoy the moments as they speed past us, and hope to keep a hold onto them as long as we can. I remember each of their first birthdays like it was yesterday, but all of a sudden we are celebrating number 5. Before we know it, it will be 10...15 and then 20. So if my baby wants to be a princess, Im going to let her because it wont always be that way. The other girls are already past that, and moved onto cell phones, I-Pods, and drooling over boy bands. 
We already have more than a few barbie movies, but they are some of Brylee's favorites so she was ecstatic to get another one!
Zack got her a crown and a magic wand, because every princess also apparently possesses magical powers as well. She was happy to put it on right away. Another thing she is passionate about is puppies. I am surprised she hasnt suffocated ours yet with her tight hugs, similar to how she is hugging the new stuffed puppy and candy that Alissa got her.  
 Take note...puppies and candy. Thats how to get on her good side!
Katelin also knows this, and combined her love of princess' and candy. She got her a giant princess lollipop. 
 And, Madi has also taken note and got her a gumball machine filled with skittles. Thats one happy girl right there. Candy heaven. 
To encourage the developmental side of her brain, as well as church reverence, Mom and dad opted for a more practical gift. Princess lacing cards. She still liked it, even though there was no candy attached. 
At this moment in her life, she was going a little crazy for the newer Disney princess, Sophia. Currently, her interest has faded a bit. The excitement about this doll lasted about a week.  
She said she like this dress, but refused to try it on. Maybe she was just being nice? 
And since all her sisters and brother have their own robe, she determined she needed one too. Maybe she will wear that to church instead. 
Thats our princess, with her princess. 
You might actually be surprised to hear that after 3 other girls, Brylee is the only one to have a barbie cake for her birthday. I thought it turned out pretty good for my first try at it.  Just dont analyze it too closely. 

Since Brylee started pre-school, she has actually made a few cute little friends, so I felt kinda bad that she didnt get a party (nor has she ever had one). But we had to stick to our guns, since it was her odd birthday. I didnt want a revolt from the other kids. So, in lieu of a party, she chose to go and see Frozen. Of course she loved it and cant wait to own it! 
She will always be our pretty princess!

2 comments:

Seth and Julie said...

She is such a beauty and looking more like her mom all the time. I feel better knowing that your baby has not had a birthday party yet, because neither has Chloe. It is those dang December birthdays. Who wants to go to or throw a birthday party at Christmas? Looks like she made out all right in the end though, and good job on the cake.

Holly said...

The cake looks great! If Emma had ever asked for something like that I probably would have laughed and then promptly said "no" and "too bad". You are very talented!