Addie Turns SIX!

She woke up early...and who wouldn't on the best day of the year?!? Our not-so-little-anymore Addie woke up as brand new six-year-old and excited that her special day had FINALLY arrived. She came downstairs to find a birthday table set and lots of gifts waiting for her...

and a giant six of course!

She is such a sweet sister and daughter...one of the many reasons that we love her so.

Birthday girl gets to open the Advent calendar...all kids agreed upon that. :)

Collins read them "The Night Before Christmas" which was a good choice...

Birthday pre-breakfast consisted of orange rolls and strawberries...birthday girl's choice. Addie loves traditions, and so of course our morning activities would take us to Big Ed's for breakfast and Memorial Auditorium to see the "Rudolph" play. We all look forward to Addie's birthday morning!

One present to open and one candle to blow out with many faces of delight...

In a break from tradition, Addie decided she did not want a Ruldolph cake this year, and opted instead for oreo peppermint cupcakes. Nice choice, Addie, and thanks for the help, Luke!

Off we headed downtown for one of the best breakfasts in Raleigh...

and then got some energy out before the show.

I know the show is cheesy, but we love it. The music, the colors and the characters are so bright and fun. We have seen the show so many times that we know what is coming next and end up just smiling the whole time.

Love this picture of our birthday girl- so beautiful.

Back at home, we kept our birthday menu simple with Snoopy's hot dogs and cupcakes. Then it was time for the most important part of the day (to Addie)...dealing with all those presents.

First, for our little singer- a microphone! Do you think she's going to belt out "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"?

Then next what she had been really wishing and hoping for...

her very own American Girl doll!

Gigi found a doll that looked just like Addie. Welcome to the family, Lilly!

She was thrilled!

She opened some awesome gifts, and then it was time to blow out six big candles...

How our girl has grown over the last year! Our kindergartner is learning and growing so much every day. She is curious, funny, loving, smart, and just plain fun to be around. She is easy to love, and gives so much love to her family in return. We are so lucky to call Addie ours. From the day she was born on Christmas Eve six years ago, we knew she was going to a very special girl, and we were right. Fabulous in every way, and NOW SIX! We love you, Addie girl. Happy birthday!