So, these pictures are out of order, but you can still enjoy them

Sunday was David’s 32nd birthday. When you are hosting a party it’s hard (for me at least) to take many pictures. Sorry Babe! I know HE doesn’t mind. . . but I do. I attempted a surprise party Sunday evening and kept it a surprise until Sunday afternoon when I was had to start getting ready.  Then it was obvious dinner was going to be much bigger than just our family, and he started asking questions I couldn’t avoid. He wanted Mexican, so we spent the whole afternoon in the kitchen making everything from scratch – salsa, refried beans, black beans, chicken, mexican rice, tortillas, cheese dip, and fresh toppings. We ordered avocados online but they weren’t ripe when they arrived, so we will have to wait about a week to enjoy those. Nevertheless, we had a fun time with friends, yummy food, and a cake (which I didn’t make – our neighbor has a bakery. I like to support local businesses – ha!! Here’s a pic of the cake though! It was good.

Kylie’s 5th bday was the day after David’s bday. So we kept the party rolling. Her teacher’s invited us to their school that afternoon for a birthday celebration that they had prepared. She had asked me to send her “Kylie’s story” about how she was born and a bit about her growing up until now. They had made a delicious fruit cake, decorated the table beautifully, the teacher told “Kylie’s story”, and all the little classmates gave her a gift (picture they drew for her). It was seriously sweet. Oh, and the teacher’s also gave her their own handmade gifts which you can see below. I almost cried it was just so sweet. I liked her teachers before. I think I love them now

Her flower crown and handmade doll were gifts from her two teachers. She LOVED them! She named the doll “baby Kylie” since it was “born” on her birthday :)

No need for words. This picture captures how much she enjoyed her school birthday celebration!

She “put out” the 5 candles instead of the tradition blowing out the candles. She thought she was big stuff!

Each classmate drew her a picture and personally handed it to her. So sweet!

Lighting the candles . . .

A beautifully decorated table!

My sweet little girl is 5!

Caden got a special seat right at the front too!

The cake her teachers made topped with mangoes and peach slices!

Sweet.