Happy Birthday, Claire!

We celebrated Claire's 5th birthday with a Princess Party. She got to wear makeup, and I braided her hair the night before so it would be wavy. I think she looks like my mini-me in this picture.

Waiting for the guests to arrive . . .

We kept it simple with some fun games: Pin a kiss on the Frog Prince (using their own lips and lipstick,) Princess, Princess, Frog (like Duck, Duck, Goose,) Crown the Princess (like a cake walk,) and a search for jewelry using the Hot Cold Game.

I made Claire's princess cake. This is as good as it gets with my skills, but in the end we thought she looked beautiful!

We also have a family tradition of having donuts for breakfast and going to Chuck E. Cheese whenever it is someone's birthday, and that is what we did on her actual birthday.

We are so glad that Claire is part of our family. She has gained so much confidence this year. She loves her dance and gymnastics class, preschool, playing barbies, and listening to music. She is a great big sister and will often go to Sammi when she is crying and calm her down by talking and playing with her. Claire is beautiful and sweet.

We love you, Claire!!!!!!!!!