sydney is six!

my first boy turned 2, 

and then 9 days later my first girl (and first born) turned 6.

can someone please hit pause?

personalized toaster strudels started off her day,

and then she *patiently*

waited for daddy to get home.
she did really well!

minutes before daddy was pulling in, 

i had a massive eye migraine begin.
blind spots and colorful zig zag lines come before the pain,
so i heed it as a warning and take something as soon as possible.

thankfully, i have wonderful inlaws who were already waiting to meet jason at starbucks.

they ordered an extra shot in mine. ;)

after coffee was bought, they all headed to our house,

which was a great surprise for sydney!

another surprise?

daddy brought her a dozen roses,

and we sang happy birthday...

since we were having cupcakes the next day, 

i didn't make any...

but daddy picked up a special brownie from the store & had the bakery ladies write on it.

grandma helped sissy read her card,

and she had lots of help opening presents!

mommy, daddy, grandma, jax and ali all crowded around to play

don't spill the beans...

and after we were finished, we played paper dolls.

nice blast from the past, there...

but hers are much sturdier than mine were!

we had a great afternoon with grandma and grandpa,

and i was thankful that my migraine was manageable until they left.

i had to sleep on the couch for awhile that afternoon,

but we had a great day!
we ended the evening with a barbie movie and a visit from friends!

sydney,

i can't believe that my very first baby is 6.

time is never slow enough.

your vibrant energy and zest for life are contagious.

your smile and the way you laugh are beautiful.

you're a caring, sweet, helpful, motherly child...

and the toughest girl i know.

you're truly a blessing.

i love you!

stay tuned for part 2, the party!