Our big girl turned five!! It's seriously crazy to think that it was 5 years ago that she entered our lives. She's grown so fast! It nearly brings me to tears to think that she'll be in kindergarden this August. I just want to hug my kids every day! And remember on those especially difficult days, to not wish that they were older - because you can't turn back time.
Natalya is such a big helper. She plays with her little sister and brother so well - and she helps me every day. She is happy and creative. Natalya loves to dance, sing, do art projects, and read.
Here's a picture of Natalya when we first brought her home from the hospital when she weighed less than 6 pounds:
My Little Pony Birthday Party
For Natalya's fifth birthday, she bounced back and forth between wanting a pink poodle party and a My Little Pony party. But once at the party store where she saw all the My Little Pony paraphernalia, it was decided! 
She wanted to decorate cupcakes at her party.
Natalya wanted to serve carrots, apples and oats (well, oatmeal granola bars) at her party because that's what ponies eat! 
As each girl came in, she chose a tiara with a My Little Pony on it - all of them different. We called them each by their My Little Pony names, and talked about how different and unique everyone one was. They loved it!
Lunch fit for a pony with Olivia, Kali, Ellie, Kelsea, Natalya, Pamie, and Lindyn. (Lindyn arrived shortly after taking this picture.)
We tried to do a pony ride game - but it turned into a dogpile on Natalya's mom game.
These unique, special little ponies each got to create their own unique, special little cupcakes! Marshmallows, gumdrops, mini M&M's, chocolate chips, Nerd's... Well let's face it, it was a sugar-high. 
We sang to Natalya with 5 candles in her cupcake. Then we distributed one candle to each of the girls and sang the Happy Birthday song again, letting all the girls blow out their own candle. 
Every kids' favorite part - presents! Birthday morning
My Little Ponies. Her face says it all!
That evening we were invited to a friend's house to go swimming. It was the perfect ending to an eventful birthday. We brought her cake to share. This picture cracks me up because Brian had to hold Branson's head so he wouldn't blow out Natalya's candles.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY big girl!!
5 comments:
What an awesome party thrower you are! Love the table decorations...and WOW Irelynn walking at 9 months? Look out!
Happy Birthday Natalya! I remember when she only weighed 6 pounds! I can't believe it has been 5 years! That was the most adorable Birthday Party! You guys are such a cute family!
Happy Birthday! Looks like she had a fantastic day. We need to get together. Call me - 891-0956!
It looks like her birthday was so much fun! You are so good at making holidays and birthdays special days!
Happy birthday to Natalya! I would have loved a 'my little pony' bday party! I didnt know that was still a "thing" CUTE!
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