Happy Birthday to Taylin! She turned a magical 5 earlier this month. Unfortunately she was recovering from the stomach bug, so we didn't do cake until later in the week. Taylin wanted a pirate birthday ever since she attended her friend, Carter's, pirate party. I know I was no match for that, so I tried to convince her otherwise. I was relieved she didn't want a princess party again. Once she mentioned Strawberry Shortcake...I was all over that and talked it up as much as I could. I was back and forth on making a cake or finding one at the store. I decided I could make one and didn't want to pay for a store bought one. I am not sure if it was a good choice or not.
Taylin was pleased...although she didn't eat more than a bite of the cake; still recovering, I guess. Her biggest delight was when Daddy came home from work with a life-size (Taylin size) Strawberry Shortcake Balloon. Cohen and I had tried to find a pinata earlier that day, but couldn't find anything that would even somewhat coordinate with Strawberry Shortcake. Daddy was a lifesaver! We enjoyed celebrating Taylin and her special day!
What is so magical? Apparently Taylin has been looking forward to 5 for many reasons. Ever since she turned four it all began. "When do I get to start school?" When you are five. "When can I bathe myself?" When you are five. She practiced up to that point. I wasn't ready to monitor two bath times, but a tub of three was getting tight. Especially with Taylin wanting to lay down. "Now that I am five, my foot has grown. I can fit into my new shoes now." "I will lose a tooth now that I am 5." So much more than I realized happens when you are 5. Unfortunately she has to wait until next fall to start school. We have been having lessons at home and Taylin is learning to read quickly. She is very eager to learn and very eager to be a helper. She really is a great helper. Taylin is always thinking and is full of questions I have to prepare myself to answer correctly and honestly. She is quick to tell everyone she sees how old she is and that she is going to kindergarten AND that she can take a bath by herself. Taylin has accomplished so much this past year. We look forward to watching her grow even more in many ways!
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She is so adorable. 5 is indeed a big number. Nicky wants to turn 5 just because she knows that's when Santa would probably bring her a car. We'll see. We need to have Tylin over some time soon. Nicky needs another girl around to play with.
The cake looks amazing! You are very crative!
I just LOVE that little girl. I missed her in primary on Sunday :( The cake is beautiful -- you are so talented! -Rachelle
Happy Birthday!! You look soo grown up! Keira wants you to know she's leaving this birthdya wish for you! If you ever come to visit your cousins-I'd love to play with you too-if there is time.
love Keira
Happy Birthday Taylin! She is such a sweet girl. It's so fun to see her picture from each birthday. She looks so much the same, yet changes so much each year!
Very cute cake! Happy Birthday Taylin.
What a cute cake! Did you make it? It is hard to believe Taylin is so old. She is such a cutie pie! We love and miss y'all! I hope you had a great Christmas!
What a cutie pie! She has gotten so big! What a cute cake did you make it? We love and miss y'all! Happy New Year!
Amanda you are so talented! That cake looks awesome! What a bummer about Taylin's stomach bug on her birthday. I hope she's recovered well. You have a beautiful family :)
I love the cake, you are awesome!
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