Monday, November 03, 2014

Sydney's 6th Birthday Party




For Sydney's 6th birthday party, she wanted a Palace Pets birthday party. It took a bit of creativity on my part to pull it together, but we worked it out. She also got to invite six people. It just so happened that three of her cousins were in town that weekend. What better friends to invite to your birthday party than your cousins?



I think I met Sydney's vision for the cake.




The girls had different stations including getting nails painted and makeup done. Grandma Hanks, Grandma Swensen, and Aunt Janna all helped!




Each of the girls was taking care of one of Sydney's Palace Pets for the afternoon. Here are Sydney and Abbi, one of her BFFs from school.




Cousin Madison and Sydney.




Sydney and her friend, McKartney.




Sydney's BFF and cousin, Lydia.




Cousin Audrey and Sydney.




Amelia and Sydney.




Cake time!




I love Sydney's genuine smile.




Tippy-toe hugs for Lydia!




Just what she wanted: a Pikachu stuffy (she ended up with two since Wes got her one also)!




All of the girls (and Pikachu, of course).




Sydney was nice to let her friends help her color her bag that she got as a present. I was proud of her for sharing!

Sunday, November 02, 2014

Sydney Turns Six!




Sydney turned six on October 9th. Since it was a birthday party year, we had a simple family celebration that evening. My parents actually flew in that day so they were able to be there to celebrate with us also!



Sydney got to open one present in the morning.




Brian made giant cookies for the family party since I was making a fancy cake for her party.




She's six!




Make a wish and blow out the candle!




Sydney with Grandma and Grandpa Hanks.




Me and my Sydney girl!