Kate turned 5

For Kate's birthday she decided instead of having a party she wanted to go to California and celebrate with my parents and brothers.  So we packed up and went.  We drove down Thursday night. Friday we went to Magic Mountain it was really fun and the kids loved it.  Saturday we went to the beach and that night we celebrated Kate's birthday with presents, family, and pazookies! Sunday we drove home.  It was a really fun trip.  Kate loved every second of it. She felt so special and loved, which was exactly what I was going for.  (I took lots of great pics but my camera deleted most of them)

 Kate is growing up so fast.  She is such a sweet girl.  I am so proud of the little lady she is becoming.  She is so nice and patient with her brothers.  She is a happy little thing and is almost always in a good mood.  She is very obedient and very rarely needs to be punished.  She loves arts and crafts.  She also loves stuff.  She has piles and baskets full of random things she drags from one room to another.  There is hardly enough room for her in her bed because she insists on having her stuff in bed with her at night.  She loves fruits and vegetables.  She is SUPER excited about starting kindergarten.  She is good at making new friends.  She can hardly wait to meet her baby sister.  She has big plans for the two of them.  She loves swimming. She is thoughtful and helpful. She is a beautiful girl inside and out! I love you Kate. Happy Birthday.