Aurora's Birthday

Aurora's birthday comprised of two special days this year, since it was on a school day. Thursday she got to take cupcakes to school, and she said she got to pick all of the activities and do everything for the day since it was her birthday. At home that evening, we had what she picked for dinner (pizza, mashed potatoes, and Jello), and then some cupcakes she had picked out. She also got to open a couple of cards and one gift from us and one from Alex. We gave her the old Alice in Wonderland DVD, and Alex gave her a bouncy ball. She also received some money from family and friends!

Her actual party was yesterday. You may remember that she chose to have it at Texas Roadhouse. We invited family and close friends and I think she had a great time. The kids (Aurora, Alex, and Aurora's "boyfriend" KJ) had goody bags to keep them busy until the food arrived. We had cake (decorated by my talented friend Megan) and she opened presents. She received many things on her list - play-doh, markers, coloring books, a nerf gun, and even Cliff's tickets!

There was also the part she had been waiting for since she began planning - saddle time! They brought out the saddle and huge hat and loudly announced her birthday while everyone cheered and yee-hawed! I would definitely say she got what she wanted this year! Still can't believe she's 6!

Sorry for the poor lighting, the lighting made pictures and video difficult!