Charlotte turned 6

So, Charlotte's birthday is December 26th. We did have a celebration with Trent's family at the beginning of the month at the same time we celebrated her Aunt Jen's birthday and her cousin Ashlyn's.

On her actual birthday she woke up to a new bike and some barbies. She had outgrown her other bike and was really ready for a new one. The one Trent had gotten was actually a little too big, so he ended up taking her to go pick out a new one. That was after he took her to go get doughnuts for breakfast. The kids spent most of the day outside with Trent, riding bikes and scooters and enjoying the nice weather. Then Charlotte requested we all go to Souper Salad for dinner. It was so nice spending the whole day together as a family. We stopped by Grandma and Grandpa's on the way home to see Trent's sister and her family who had gotten in town from Idaho.

It was too late when we got home to make a cake, so I promised we would do it the next day. When I tucked the girl's in for bed, I sang them a song and when I turned to leave the room I saw Trent standing in the doorway. He wanted us to sing "Happy Birthday" to Charlotte before she went to sleep. I really think he is the cutest Daddy alive.

Charlotte's field trip

Thursday Charlotte and I headed off on a school bus to the Children's Museum of Phoenix. Thankfully Kathi took Henry and Terrie took Paisley for me to get to spend some quality time with Charlotte. It was awesome! I was possibly more excited than Charlotte. She had never been on a bus before and told me it was weird that it had no seat belts. She had a blast waving to all her classmates all over the bus.

There were so many fun things for kids there: The noodle forest, the climbing maze tree thing, the grocery store, the kitchen, the art room, tricycles, fort room, and more. We will have to go back soon with Henry!

Charlotte is 5!

Charlotte's birthday is the day after Christmas. One of her favorite cousin Ashlyn's birthday is December 15 (a year later). This year we had a little party for both of them with Trent's family at the same time. It was fun to separate it from Christmas a little bit. So December 12th we celebrated with the P family.

Then on her actual birthday she had her gifts from us and brownies with candles. The next day I took her out to lunch and in the evening we saw Tangled with Andrea and Ashlyn! Not a bad birthday I would say.

Charlotte is getting so big. She says her F's correctly now which is great, but sometimes I miss the cute way she used to say them as a W. She loves to color and paint. She is sounding letters out as she see's them a little now. She loves her school. She likes dressing up and makeup and everything girly, and she also enjoys playing legos and star wars with her big brother. She is getting really good at riding her bike now. She is meek and sweet, she is good at sharing and loves her Grandma and her Nana. She loves snuggling and kissing and is more affectionate and clingy than the other kids. She can be shy at times. She is tender and sensitive. When I scold her she never talks back, but just nods. I love her and adore her. She is a sweet spirit in our home and a calming influence. I know that she will be a wonderful example of peace and kindness to all around her and we are so lucky to have her as ours!