Scarlett is 5 (Gymnastics Party)

Our sweet Scarlett Montaine turned 5 on Sept 10th! For the kid's birthdays I ask what book they would like to donate to the class and I make a snack that goes along with that book. This year Scarlett was set on an Ariel themed book and snack, so we set out to fulfill her wish! We found the perfect book (after a big hunt) and I made clamshell cookies and sebastian made out of orange slices above blue jello. She was so very excited. We brought these to school on friday (her actual birthday was Saturday).

 Scarlett's sweet teacher had a birthday sign waiting for her when we arrived

Saturday, when Scarlett woke up, there were balloons on her floor and Caroline had wrapped all her gifts.

 and of course, we had birthday doughnuts!

the sweet birthday girl

 singing happy birthday

 blowing out the candles

present time

 This year Caroline has been getting an allowance each week for doing chores. She chose to use her hard earned money to buy Scarlett a gift from her. She purchased an Elana doll, and Scarlett LOVED it. We were so proud of Caroline's thoughtful gesture.

Ariel pajamas from Coop

 Paige and Tommy sent a fun mermaid doll that she loved

 and Grandma and Grandpa sent a new leotard for dance

P and I got her a new mermaid costume

we rested a bit and then did fun hair for the gymnastics party

Scarlett wanted a party at the gymnastics place we go to, so that's exactly what we planned! 

the fun party room all decorated

olympic rings of fruit

 pummel horses made of twinkles, pretzels, and kit kats

 Scarlett's gymnastics cake

 Instead of favor bags I made all the kids Gold Medal cookies

 Then it was time to get the party started

 a little freeze dance was up first

 happy jumper

 then it was time to stretch

 swinging from the rope

 Caroline was allowed to invite two friends; Maddy and Lily

 lots of fun friends joined us for the fun

 our sweet neighbor Hannah

 Patrick! 

 sweet sisters

the whole crew

 then it was time for snacks and CAKE!

 singing and blowing out the candles

so lucky to be this girl's mama

 the sweet birthday girl

 our family

Aunt Laura joined us too

Cooper and his medal

Scarlett you are such a joy and add so much spunk to our lives! We love celebrating you and can't wait to see all the fun in store as a 5 year old!! We love you! 

Life Lately

August and September have been busy getting adjusted to starting school and sports. It's really nice having everyone at the same school this year and everyone has been doing great. 

Our washer and dryer have needed to be replaced for a while now, so we finally bit the bullet the other day and bought new ones. The kids were excited to ride the carousel in the middle of the mall once our purchase was complete. 

A while ago Patrick and I bought a cooking class package at an auction and finally cashed it in before it expired. We invited three couples we enjoy spending time with and had the best night together cooking and eating. We love auctions and their opportunity to allow us to do some fun things we ordinarily wouldn't be able to do, or don't even know exist! 

Scarlett liked gymnastics last year, but this sweet girl is a ballet dancer at heart and needs to be on the stage! She was over the moon a few weeks ago to start a ballet and tap class. The teacher said she's never seen a child more excited for ballet! She didn't even put her heels down the entire class! 

We have been stepping up our pancake game lately, this morning it was rainbow pancakes! 

 We LOVED watching the olympics, especially the gymnastics. One day at gym they had an olympic banner you could take your picture with! 

I organized a volleyball team made up of Caroline's friends this year so they can build some skills before the school season starts in 5th grade. The are called Sugar and Spike and had their first game this morning and did great! It's going to be a great season! 

We are excited that the weather is starting to cool down, football season is back, and we have lots of fun weekends coming up!