The last week of May was what I would describe as absolute mayhem.  Anthony worked late almost every night to meet a deadline, Wednesday was Alaina's birthday, Thursday was the school's carnival, every spare moment I had was spent at the old house cleaning (usually from 8-11 pm when I'm already dead to the world), then Alaina's birthday party was Saturday.

Alaina requested a donut cake for breakfast on her 6th birthday.  We had originally planned for this day to be low-key in preparation for her big party, but as you'll see, it quickly ballooned into quite the full day!


Candle-blowout #1


We took flowers in to the kids' teachers to thank them for such a geat year.
Connor with Ms. Mac.


Alaina with Mrs. Beveridge.  Hopefully the flowers were some consolation that I called her pregnant the next day, when she is, in fact, NOT.  *facepalm*


In the midst of this crazy week, I also decided it would be a great idea to start making my own baby food.  I definitely didn't need another thing on my plate, but at least I now have cute veggie purees in my freezer.


Alaina wanted a Happy Meal for her birthday lunch, and we swung by Nana and Pap's house to eat it, where she was greeted with a huge singing balloon and cake #2.


Candle blow-out #2.


We spent the afternoon at Dollar Tree, picking out 6 things.  We went back to Nana and Papa's to spend the evening.


Grandma and Grandpa hit the nail on the head with their gifts of baking supplies, a butterfly in a jar that moves like a real one, and adorable summer clothes.




Even though she may have spied them unwrapped earlier, she was still elated to receive a Rainbow Loom and other craft kits from Nana and Papa.




Harrison was happy to be outside on a warm day past his bedtime!


Ticklish!


Cake #3!


Candle blow-out #3


A pink cake with marshmallow icing...her favorite!  In my book, that's a pretty big birthday, but we hadn't even gotten to her party!  Lucky gal!