A Very Happy Girl!

Lorelei celebrated a great birthday, both on the day of her actual birthday and at her party a few days later.  We decided to celebrate at The Little Gym this year and she ended up with 19 friends that were able to join her.  The party was large, but I think overall everyone had a great time!  We had wanted her to have a day that was all about her, and it ended up she had two such days. 

For her birthday dinner Lorelei wanted to have McDonald's and then we surprised her with an ice cream cake.

Of course family and friends alike spoiled Lorelei for her birthday.  And despite this posting not being about Ethan, he too benefited from Lorelei's birthday.  I had to post the following picture of his newest toy and his reaction to it...it was just too cute!  Thanks Omi!

Back to Lorelei - this year we decided to use some of the points on one of our cards to get her a Nintendo DS.  We figured in addition to it being something she would really enjoy (she's been asking for one for a while), it could come in very handy for any appointments she needs to attend for Ethan.  She was obviously stunned by the present as she asked, "Did you guys really get a DS for me?"  Although she really loved that present, it didn't stop her from enjoying each one she opened afterwords including stopping to flip through a book before moving on. 

Since I did not ask anyone for permission to post their children on my blog, I will not include any of the party, but here is one of the cake...

...and one of her when she was taking a break to pose while opening presents later at home in her fairy halo.  During this time too, she stopped to read a book before moving on to the next present.

I still can't believe my baby girl is already 6 years old.  Where has the time gone?