Judy's day

Well folks, she's officially ready for Kindergarten. Today Judy turned 5.

We had an art party yesterday where everyone decorated bags and then giant cupcakes.  I sewed the bags before the party and the girls decorated them and strung the handles. They turned out so cute and Jodie would be proud of my sewing skills.

Of course we needed some kind of fancy cake for an art party.  I don't know where I first saw this idea of rainbow cakes but they were very satisfying - not difficult and they looked great.

Most of the birthday action really happened yesterday but today was fun too.  Of course this morning we had our traditional breakfast in bed and present opening.  I wasn't sure what present to get her - every time I asked her she always said, "You decide." I guess she likes to be surprised. Crazy kid!  I always preferred to choose my presents instead of being surprised (still do for that matter!) Her favorite present was a newborn kitty. Whew! Guessed right on that one.

Then Bryson and Cindy came over for dinner and we played "Paint the Nose on the Clown" (a version of pin the tail on the donkey) that we ran out of time to play at the party yesterday.  It was really fun and I think Judy won.

I love this girl!  She is such a great kid - I'm so lucky she's mine!