My Six Year Old

Mikayla turned six at the end of May. I cannot believe how old she is getting. For a long while now, Mikayla has been asking us to throw her a party. Since we are homeowners now, we couldn't find a reasonable excuse not to give her one (even though I was nine months pregnant at the time!) so we did just that. The theme we decided upon was Pirates and Pixies. She wanted a Tinkerbell party, but I had a sneaking suspicion that all the boys she wanted to invite may not be too thrilled with getting wings and being sprinkled with glittery pixie dust. Hence was born the super masculine/feminine theme of Pirates and Pixies. Both genders seemed to love it, so I think the party was a success!

Mikayla and Andrew before the party

Mikayla and Andrew not fighting (for once!)

We rented a Tinkerbell jumper for the day. Best investment for the party by far!

My Dad manned the grill and produced limitless hot dogs

Andrew showing us his new sword and bandanna

All the boys received swords, bandannas, and eye patches

All the girls got wings, wands, and rings

Can't have a party without a a pinata!

Mikayla getting her birthday cupcake (Ignore my hugeness. I literally gave birth two weeks after this photo was taken!)

Our little princess. Man did she love all the attention!

Happy Birthday sweet Mikayla. It's been a wonderful six years. I can't wait to see what you become with each passing year.