Lexi Turns 5!

First, I can't believe she is 5.  These little girls are growing so fast! All but one are going to be in school next year! EEK! I can't even handle it!  

Since turning 5 is a big deal (every birthday is a big deal in my eyes!) we threw a pretty awesome carnival! There was popcorn, cotton candy, "popcorn" cupcakes, hot dogs, homemade root beer and lots of fun games!  The girls may have squealed hysterically as the bounce house was being blown up, squealed hysterically that there was an inflatable duck with toys in it, got incredibly serious when they got tickets to use to play the games, and were ecstatic when there were prize bags at the end.  

Ya, we are awesome.  

Our activities included:

1. Pin the Nose on the clown

2. Tattoos

3. Fishing

4. Bob/Pick the matching floating toys in the duck

5. Knock over the cans

6. Bounce House

We opened presents, squealed some more, ran and played and were crazy loud.  They ate more popcorn than I think they each weighed. I asked Lexi if she had a good party and her response was "YES! Is it over yet?" Which I replied "No" and she followed with a "GOOD!" as she ran for the bounce house screaming with joy!  I think we threw a successful birthday. Even the adults had fun!

Lexi is crazy/fun/loud/exciting/energetic/loving/sweet.  She is always concerned about others and wants to make sure everyone feels loved and included. She is such a mover, keeps us all up and running.  She says the funniest things--she has such spunk.  She is BEAUTIFUL (as is all of my nieces!) inside and out.  She is such a happy girl, I can't help but be happy (and exhausted) whenever I am with her! Oh how  I love Lexi Lou!

...All of our decor...

...Our Games...

...Presents...

...Sleeping Babes, Picnic, Kip finally agreed to a picture after years of complaints, Tanner is such a boy, Ray LOVES popcorn...

...They loved when Grandpa would tackle the bounce house!....

...This gal LOVES to drink out of cups--she thinks she is so big!  And she loves her grandma! First time on a horse (stuffed!)...

...These girls are still obsessed with Kate and bed to hold her all the time...even if she is getting to be quite chunky!  And I love Briele's little pose!...