Carrigan Turns 6

Yesterday the one and only Carrigan Leigh turned 6! The lucky duck got to have her party on her actual birthday since it fell on a Saturday and we experimented with how much fun you can pack into one day.  We started the day with cinnamon rolls and her softball team pictures.  After pictures it was time for Merrick's baseball game.  Lest you feel bad that Carrigan had to spend the day at her brother's game, during the game she got to play at the park with a few of her softball teammates, she got doughnuts, and got birthday gifts from two of our friends that were at the game.  Notice that I said "our" friends and not "her" friends.  That is because they are actually Merrick's friend's moms.  Earlier in the week she started telling them "it's going to be my birthday on Saturday.  You might want to get me a present".  They came through for her.

After the game we went to McDonald's for lunch (Carrigan's choice) and then came home to get ready for the party.  C.C. wanted to have a crafting party this year.  We invited all the girls from her kindergarten class plus a few extra friends.  We started with painting on canvases.  Then we made bracelets.  After bracelets we did perler beading.  We finished things off with decorating cupcakes.  It was a whirlwind but a lot of fun and the girls were really into it and engaged.  It was the perfect party for our craft-loving, creative girl.  Unfortunately, I forgot to take any pictures until half way through the party, but you will still get the jist.

After the party we went to dinner at Red Robbin (also Carrigan's choice) and then did round two on presents (family edition) and had cookie cake.

I am so thankful that Carrigan is part of our family.  She is so different from me personality wise so it is such a blessing to be her mom, learn from her, and watch her grow.  We love you C.C. girl!