Alora's Birthday

Our "little" girl just turned six on Saturday July 14, 2012! We planned her birthday two weeks later so we still wanted to make her real birthday special. The day started with her choice of breakfast; ice cream! It was then followed by a friend's birthday party at the park (in the pouring rain!). We changed and went to Vancouver Washington for the rest of the day to celebrate. Alora dressed up for the occasion and brought her good friend "cupcake" with her (her first Build A Bear from last year).

We actually had a lot of coupons and made a few spontaneous stops; such as free tokens and two hours of fun at Chuck E Cheese. The kids favorite part was actually the Studio. The kids danced to background music and a camera recorded them and projected them on screens throughout the eating area. They were such HAMS and laughed so hard at each other as they danced to silly songs.

We went to Build A Bear and got our yearly "free" accessory. Cute Pie the bear now has a leash.

The grand finale of our day included ear piercing at Claire's. I love this picture; it shows how brave Alora was, but there is also fear in her little face.

When it was over she quietly cried for a minute on daddy's arm.

But all was forgotten minutes later. She was so excited for her new earrings.

I LOVE  MY FAMILY

The day ended with her favorite eating out food; Panda Express.

Her first earrings.

Aunt Lori's special necklace that she had made for Alora.

Wearing a pair of baby socks and laughing as a family at how big she was. We had fun going through the story of her birth with her.

Mom and dad got her a barn for her birthday (a second hand store find -$14!)