No big parties this year, just a few friends and family over for what I call a "budget-friendly" party. I made the cake (pictures and laughs to come), printed out decorations and invitations on the computer, bought a $1 pack of balloons, had some under $10 make-your-own beaded necklace craft and had the party in the middle of the afternoon (so no meal, just snacks, cake and ice cream). She had an absolute blast!
Her birthday was on Sunday, but we had the party on Saturday (the 4th is a family day to me). She was so excited that we let her open one present in the morning before the party. She was thrilled with this $3 dog bracelet that she spied at Big Lots months ago. She's so easy to buy for.
I now unveil the cake! No I didn't invite a second-grader over to do the writing. :) I also couldn't get the cake out of the pan, so I iced it right in it. Pink border, flowers, sprinkles. Oh, there's more. Just read further down.
Some of the decorations.
The bounce house was a hit with all of the kids!
The cake with dog decorations that Taylor requested. Taylor thought the cake was "beautiful."
Make a wish...
We gave each kid an ice cream cup and then had adults walk around the table with chocolate syrup, sprinkles and whipped cream. The kids loved it, especially Michael!
Taylor and her friend Hailey. They were in the same preschool class 2008/2009 and still just adore each other.
Getting so big!
Taylor and her buddy Bryson. They go to the same sitter and have known each other since Taylor was 1 and Bryson was just a couple of months old.
Spoiled by Gma, as usual. :)
Hanging with G-pa. He always gives the grandkids money for their birthdays. He threw in a big bag of Smarties this time. Taylor is still bragging about those Smarties!
Taylor and neighbor bud, McKenna.
I love this picture of our neighborhood buddies Michelle and Ben with Tay-Tay. 
Happy girls.
My sweet little girl and I.
Taylor got to open the rest of her presents from us Sunday morning (first thing - excuse the bed head!). A new Pet Pals game and a Pucci pup and she was thrilled. We also plan to take her to Kings Island. Here, she's getting a big birthday hug from Michael. 
Posing with some of her loot.The rest of Sunday was perfect - time at the pool (and nobody was there!), dinner on our neighbors' deck, ice cream cake compliments of the lovely Michelle and a fireworks show we could watch right from the driveway with family and good friends.
Happy Birthday, Taylor!
Until next time,
Mommy Kel
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Happy 6th birthday to you, Taylor! You have always been a beauty, and it's been so much fun to watch you grow up. I hope all your birthday wishes come true for you.
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