Happy Birthday Olivia!!

Well, last month my oldest daughter had her 5th birthday. It has been surreal to me that I am old enough to have a child this age. I can't believe she will be going to kindergarten and my other two children will be going to preschool. Her birthday was a special one. I threw her a Luau for all her friends. I made grass skirts out of brown gorcery sacks and we played pin the beak on the flamingo. Everyone has a great time. One thing that didn't go well was the wind. Milford is known for their wind and it wasn't an exception either. We had the party at my friend Kendra's house where one of the rooms just happens to be orange with pink flowers on it. (She just moved in and hasn't had a chance to pain this room. It worked out for me though.) The hula hoop contest was also another highlight. Her cake was also flamingo. Later, we had another party for her in Salt Lake. The family party was much simpler but just as fun. This party was a princess party and we all got high on suger thanks to Costco. We are so blessed to have so many wonderful people in our lives.
Here are some things that I love about my daughter.
1. She is a great big sister. She has taken care of her siblings and wants to have more. She loves Kyra and Damien.
2. She is a great teacher. She learns something and can't wait to teach all of us about it.
3. Her giggle is so contagious. She can make anyone laugh.
4. She loves to spend time with her family. Family time is one of her favorite things.
5. I can see a lot of me in her. It makes me happy and nervous all at the same time.
6. She is a special little girl and I am so happy to have her in my life.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVIA! WE LOVE YOU!