Abby is 5!

We had so much fun today celebrating Abby's 5th birthday.  It started first thing in the morning with gifts from Mom and Dad and homemade waffles for breakfast. Then we had her birthday party at the local duck pin bowling place. It was so much fun to see all the kids (16 of them total!) rolling the balls and knocking down the pins together. After that, it was some time at the park enjoying the gorgeous upper 70s weather and some family time with Uncle Tim and Poppy for a late lunch. After some much needed naps for everyone (including the adults) we capped off the night by attending a local carnival where the girls enjoyed the rides and Abby got to purchase the jumbo bag of cotton candy.

It's so exciting to see our little Abby growing up to be more and more like a little woman every day. We are so proud of her and love her so much!

Here's a few photos from throughout the day...

The birthday girl in one of her new outfits, including clip-on Hello Kitty earrings!

Our little Leah bean

Leah just loves being right by her sister's side

Cousin Mikey had a great time bowling!

This may not be my party, but I'll cry if I want to!

Abby looks so grown up in this picture

It won't be long until she's driving one of these for real!

Ethan taking in his first carnival

Abby got to go on one of the "big kid" rides all by herself...and she LOVED it!