A bittersweet day for me. My sweet Ashlyn is 5. What a fun day it was to celebrate the day with her. She was so gracious with her gifts, allowing Drew to help her open each one (mind you, this was after he threw a fit demanding that it was his birthday and no one else’s). She was so happy to be 5. Here are some examples of her birthday joy:
Scene: Sitting at lunch at Chick Fil A.
Kelly: So, Ash, does it feel different to be 5?
Ashlyn: (takes a moment to ponder) yes, it does feel a little bit different. I AM big now.
Scene: We’re walking in the parking lot after having lunch. She’s licking her ice cream and not totally clued into what she’s doing.
Kelly: Stay close to me, Babe. Cars may not see you, but they will always see me.
Ashlyn: Well, now that I’m big, they will probably see me.
later…
Ashlyn: I’m so glad I’m 5 because now I’m almost 6 and Evan is 6.
Enjoy these pictures…I enjoyed finding them. But, it did make me a little bit sad to know that she really is almost 6 and then almost 7 and on and on. Can’t she just stay little forever?
Ashlyn today, sporting her cool birthday girl shirt which will be worn tomorrow too and probably the next day.
Ashlyn celebrating her fourth birthday with friends.
Ashlyn at her third birthday party–a princess party at the muffin store.
Ashlyn at age 2.
Ashlyn at age 1 at Chuck E Cheese.
Happy Birthday Ashlyn…what a big girl you are! Hope your day was fun~
Awww, those are cute! Wow, she has really changed since her 4th birthday. Can’t wait to celebrate with you guys tomorrow!
my fav is age 1 — thats how i remember meeting her!
happy birthday to your baby girl!
Happy, Happy Day, Happy, Happy Year being a Big Girl Ashlyn! I love those little snipets of your day. Ah…the wisdom of children. So sweet. Thanks for sharing such special moments. It puts a HUGE smile on my face and my heart.
Happy Birthday, Ashlyn. Hope you had a great day!
She is BEAUTIFUL!!! Loved the trip down memory lane!