Happy Birthday Ashlyn

 Ashlyn is a big 6 years old!  I can't believe how fast she is growing up.  She was up bright and early to see what birthday surprises we had in store for her.  I didn't get a picure of the decorations, but I had streamers, balloons and Happy Birthday signs for her.  She was thrilled.  I LOVE making birthdays a big deal- after all that is the only holiday that you don't have to share!

Her favorite candy bars are Kit Kats so Logan was happy to get those for her.  She thought it was so silly when I said Logan tasted them and decided that is what he would get her.  Logan loves to lick everything!

A new shirt from mom (mom's always get stuck giving the boring gifts)! 

Dad road in on the scooter so he got the credit for the "cool" gift!

A My Little Pony Ferris Wheel from Tanner

(I think he picked that out partially for him)!

We were out riding her new scooter before 8am that morning, and she road it ALL day!  She was so excited to have a scooter to ride to school.  She is really coordinated on it too. 

She spent the morning playing outside and then I took her and two friends to Chick-fil-A for lunch before school.  I think I might have made an enemy with her teacher though when I let her pick the fun-dips for the treat to share with her class!  She had a primary activity right after school so we decided to do her party on Friday with her friends.  Our deal is she gets a "friend" party every other year.... I am now thinking it might need to be every 3 years- they are a lot of work! 

Ashlyn decided after changing her mind a million times that she wanted a Tinker Bell Party.  The best thing I did was have someone else make the cake!

We made fairy wands (pirate swords for the boys).

Played Pin the Star on the Wand.  (This was so funny to watch)

Went on a treasure hunt for her treasures (presents).

Had a lot of giggling, screaming and laughing!  She has such a great group of friends.

McDonalds Chicken Nuggets for dinner was a HUGE hit- I think even more so than pizza.

The Birthday Girl (have you heard the new version of Happy Birthday?  Something about cha cha cha ooh la la- I am apparently not up on grade school Happy Birthday lyrics)

Took a few tries to blow out the candles, but she finally got them!

Chaos!

Ashlyn is such a great kid.  I hope when she is older she forgives me as her mother for all the mistakes I know I am making in raising her.  Being the oldest has got to be tough, but she handles it so well.  She is such a great helper and is so responsible.

Some things about Ashlyn:

She is a social butterfly and loves to talk to anyone- kids or adults.  The other morning I had her take Tanner to a friends house and after a few minutes I started getting worried when she wasn't home.  I finally walked down the street to find her and she was on the porch talking the mom's ear off!  She can never miss a social gathering.  When other kids on the street are out riding their bikes, she just has to join them.  She calls it the bike crowd.

She LOVES school- this goes along with her being social.  She is learning to read, and doing a great job of it, but she doesn't love it yet.  I have to force her to practice.  I hope when she gets to be able to read books she enjoys more she will love it.

Ashlyn just started taking piano lessons and is doing such a good job witht that.

She is an awesome big sister to both Tanner and Logan.  She can calm Logan down when he is crying, and she is always helping Tanner out with things.

She is a drama queen, and can think of an excuse for anything!

She is ALL girl, and I love her to pieces. 

Happy Birthday Ashlyn