Birthday Girl

"I had so much fun sleeping, I almost forgot it was my birthday. I'm really glad I woke up." - Alice, on her 6th birthday

After our fun-filled day at the tulip fields, Alice was ready to open presents. Her "most favorite present ever" was a make-up box filled with nail polish, lip gloss, blush, and eye shadow. Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa!

Yes, it's true. I wrap all our birthday gifts in Christmas wrapping paper. What can I say? The kids don't seem to mind.

Second only to the make-up? A Camelbak hydration backpack! Awesome. We're ready to hit the trails.

Alice learned to ride a bike on Henry's hand-me-down bike, Blue Thunder. She then graduated to his second bike, Red Lightning. She's been riding boy bikes her whole life. It was time for a bright pink girl bike. She was thrilled.

Alice's special request for her birthday cake was... "A chocolate cake with strawberries." This chocolate torte even had a strawberry filling layer. Wow. Yum. The best ever.

Taste tested. And approved by a happy six year old.