Emily Anne turns 5!

I can't believe I have a 5 year old!

Yesterday was Emily's birthday. She is getting so big and grown up.

During the weekend, grandpa Lakey and Kelsey, Travis and Audrey all surprised us for mine and Emily's birthday. It was a great surprise and so much fun to see them again. On Saturday we went to the OC Zoo and rode the ponies. Audrey loved it!

 After we came home and relaxed for a bit before going to dinner.

Ben was being so cute with Travis. He was smiling and cooing like crazy.

 

 Kelsey took this cute picture.

 

After dinner we decided to walk around Downtown Disney. All the girls holding hands.

Unfortunately, like every other year of my birthday, it was Prom weekend. It was really packed so we didn't stay long.

 Before grandpa left, we took a picture of him and the kids. I thought it turned out great!

 

Yesterday, I let Emily open one of her presents, this dress.

She looks so big!

 

After a pretty normal day, we had her favorite dinner. Breakfast--waffles with whipped cream and strawberries, eggs and bacon.

Then we opened presents.

 She was so excited to get this movie. Hotel Transylvania.

 

It was a great day.

Emily has really grown up so much.

 

Some things about Emily:

She loves writing and is starting to sound out words. She is so excited for Kindergarten and is getting so smart.

 

She loves anything structured...school, primary, whatever it is. She likes rules and having something to look forward to.

 

She likes to play with My Little Ponies and watch the show. It's her favorite!

 

She loves to play outside. If I let her go outside at 7am, she would. She likes to ride bikes, her scooter and run around with her friends.

 

She absolutely LOVES her baby brother. She is so good with him and is so happy that he is in our family.

 

She spends a lot of the day playing with Allyson. (When they aren't bickering) Her preschool teacher said she can see how much she loves Ally. She lights up when we come to pick her up.

 

She is still pretty small but very active and has a big personality. She is kind and loving and we love her so much! I'm so glad that she was able to join our family 5 years ago!