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Overarching theme today: five is big. Really big. I don't even want to start listing the reasons because it would be a big list and make my kids seem big. I am so excited for their life in this big world, but, really, couldn't they be little just a little bit longer?
New tradition that was a big hit: the photo garland. Or a gallery would be awesome, too. I put it up at the last minute. The kids love seeing their photos and I smile remembering the blessing it is to watch them grow.
Early start tradition: a box cereal breakfast (a treat!) and a big pile of presents before 7:30 a.m.
Party time: a preschool pirate party with treasure hunt, letter craft, lots of clever stories, and a cupcake-frosting session.
Best birthday afternoon ever: the twins played with their toys all day long. They couldn't have been happier. A piñata, a surprise present from friends, led to a very prosocial spontaneous neighborhood party. D came home from work so that they could redeem gift cards at Toys'R'Us.
The big finish: we invited friends over for chocolate cake, ice cream of their choice("the expensive cherry five dollar kind, Mom, in the black carton"), and an FHE lesson with a fly swatter activity.
4 comments:
Man, I can't even believe they are FIVE!!! I remember seeing a picture of you pregnant with them..not that long ago! I love the last picture of them with the bow and arrow :) The cake looks SOOO yummy!
Love your new tradition of the photo garland! What an awesome idea! Glad to see they had such a great birthday!
Five years spending your time with two little amazing people!
What a blessing, they sure look like they are happy people.
Happy Birthday!!
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