I can’t believe that my little girl is now officially 5!  I remember the first time I felt you move when I was pregnant.  It wasn’t a little flutter that some women talk about.  It was a strong, obvious kick.  Then you kicked your way into our family almost 5 years ago to the day and we had our perfect little girl that we had no idea what to do with.  Now you’re part of our hearts my Gabby girl and I can’t imagine what life was before you.  When we say that God made you special and one of a kind we know that it’s absolutely true.  There is no other girl like you in the whole world.  Someone who loves to play and sleep with rubber snakes, bats and sharks while wearing a princess dress and crown.  Someone who can giggle and cry uncontrollably at the same time.  Someone who can dance and twirl like a beautiful ballerina and wrestle, kick and punch like a tomboy.  I love your imagination and your sweet, sensitive nature.  I love the way you tell us you love us 100 times a day.  I’m so proud of you my Gabby girl and the sweet young lady you are becoming.  Happy 5th birthday!

Warning…picture overload following! 
We celebrated Friday night with Papa Mike, Mimi and Papa Dino since it was Gabby’s actual birthday.  Cheese quesadillas at a local Mexican rest.  Gabby’s fav!  They even sang to her which was a first that she was amazed by. 

Peter enjoying her birthday dessert.  Man that kid loves ice cream!

Goofy Girl!


Sunday we had her party at her dance studio which worked out great!  It was a Barbie Princess Charm School theme and the 12 dancing princesses had such a good time!


They ran and ran and ran back and forth.


Sweet friends!

The first game was a race to see who could walk in their princess heels the fastest. Everyone won!

Then I stole an idea from her dance class and had them dance through the paper crowns. 

Lily was shy to go by herself so big sister Aubrie stepped in to go with her.  Love these sweet sisters!

I just liked the jump that Gabby was doing in the background here.  Crazy girl!

Princess cupcakes, princess popcorn, crown sandwiches and a fruit cup.