How can you be five?

This was a hard one for me...my baby turning five years old. Five just isn't little anymore in so many ways....and your five came sooo quickly, Caroline. You were JUST born it seems. In these last five years, you have brought us more joy and laughter to fill a lifetime. You are our sensitive, humorous, busy, compassionate and perceptive little girl. You enjoy girly things, but can hang with the boys, too. You love to do what Caitlyn does...wonder how long that will last? You also LOVE to irritate her, too...the job of a little sister, I suppose. You like to try new things, even if they are difficult. You still enjoy helping me cook and love to sample anything sweet!!!
Speaking of sweet, we decided for your birthday this year to celebrate at breakfast time at a new place...the Funky Griddle. We had heard about how neat it was and wanted to try it.

You get to cook your own pancakes on a griddle at your table. We had to wait awhile to get a table, but it was well worth it. They put us out on the screened in porch, where we had plenty of room and space to celebrate!! Mammi, Big Daddy, Mimi and Papa joined us, as well as Josue' and Mariana.

Your favorite were the ones we made with M&Ms inside.......mmmmm...that's my sweet tooth girl!!!

Caitlyn, you loved to flip...you got really good at it, too!

Checking out the new camera!

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A new bike!!!!!!!!!

Later that day, we allowed you to invite a few friends to go bowling. What a fun time we all had!!!

The ladies of the lanes...............

After bowling, Paisley and Ashlyn got to come over for a slumber party! Your first.........of many, I'm sure!

Getting ready to make pizza!

I lucked out this year and didn't have to buy or make a cake...these cupcakes were perfect for the four princesses!!!

Watching a movie..........

...playing Pretty, Pretty Princess game...........

and yes, you ALL three slept all night!!!!!!!!!!

Here you are at school the next week. You and I made cupcakes with sprinkles for your class. I got to come and enjoy lunch and share in another celebration of YOU!!!!!!!

Happy 5th Birthday, sweet Caroline!!!!!!!! We love you unconditionally for ALL eternity.