Lily's 6th Birthday

Lily turned 6 on October 21st, 2014.  She was so excited to be 6 years old.  When I asked her why she wanted to be six she reminded me that we promised her a bow for her sixth birthday.  She was counting down the days to get her little hands on a real bow with arrows.

 Mommy went to her classroom with birthday treats.  Lily requested Rice Krispy Treats with rainbow sprinkles.  They were a big hit with the class.  Her teacher did a pinata for the class also.  Lily liked that. For her birthday dinner she wanted ravioli with marinara, green beans, and olives.  She loved getting to use the special blue plate and wearing her crown.

 We got to open presents with Grammy and Grampy via Skype.  Lily's favorite gifts were: a butterfly necklace (she's wearing it in the photos below) and her bow.  She even wanted to skip cupcakes in order to shoot as soon as possible.  She struggled with the bow but made a few shots.  She wants to shoot all the time now.

Finally after getting very cold shooting arrows and losing all our natural light outside, we came in to warm up and have cake.  Lily said it was the best day ever.  I can tell you that the day she was born six years ago was the best day ever for me up to that point in my life.  Her sweet little old soul has changed me, and taught all of us so many things.  Lily is an excellent helper and big sister.  We are forever blessed to have Lily in our family.  Happy birthday Bug!