6 years-gone too fast!

April 23rd is a very special day in our house! It's Ally's birthday and the day we became parents!! Today she turned 6!! I remember when she was born and someone told me to make sure you enjoy every moment-even the hard ones, because you'll never get them back again. I can honestly say that we have LOVED every minute of being her parents! She is the sweetest, kindest best daughter anyone could ask for and we couldn't love her any more! It has been the highlight of our life watching these little kids grow and learn and what a perfect example she has been to her younger brothers and now will be soon to her new sister. She is a special little girl and we love her so much!


This morning at 5:30 I was woke up by a whisper in my ear, "Mom, am I six yet?". I snuggled her right in bed with us and tried to get her to go back to sleep for an hour-at no success! We then got up and had her favorite breakfast-German Pancakes and sang Happy Birthday! Since we were all up early we put on some of her favorite dance songs and had a little dance party before it was time to go to school-it was a fun morning.



This afternoon we all went to her school to eat lunch with her and stayed and played at recess. We all ate school lunch-very fun!





Then, since Jonathan had mutual tonight, we decided to celebrate at a poolside party with our family right after school. She opened her presents and loved everything. While she was opening her presents she lost her second tooth-we couldn't believe it! How lucky to lose a tooth on your birthday! It was such a fun day! This Saturday she is having her real party and can't wait. We'll post lots of pictures! Happy Birthday Allyson, we love you!!