Marlee's 5!!!

Well the day arrived and it was definitely bittersweet. Marlee has always seemed older than she is because she is constantly trying to do whatever Rhaegan is doing. But today she seemed 4 going on 5 because I would not allow myself to admit anything different. I don't want any of my kids to get older but when it comes to Marlee, I get teary- eyed thinking about her aging. She is such an amazing little munchkin and everything she does or says makes us all smile. 

Her birthday party had to be spectacular this year, according to her, and it had to include horses/unicorns. She LOVES horses and unicorns and even asked for a real horse as her only present. I tried to do my best to give her the party of her dreams while staying within a very strict budget:) Her cake was my favorite part of the whole event. I love making my kids' birthday cakes! She was so excited to see this beautiful unicorn on top.

The next best part was watching her greet her guest, all three of them:) From left to right: Rhaegan, Marlee, Savannah, Emalee. (Missing from the picture: kaylee and memselle).

She received a lot of wonderful gifts!! Unfortunately we weren't able to get her a real horse this year but we told her not to lose hope for one another year;-)

This was as close to a real horse as she got!

I love my little gooser!!

I hate that she's a year older but I love the wonderful little lady she's becoming!!! Happy Birthday, Marlee!!!