Mia had her fifth birthday on last Thursday. We can't believe she is that old! It seems it was just yesterday she was our chubby little baby with the funny hair in the middle of her head. This year she was all about the Hello Kitty thing. All she really asked for was a Hello Kitty coloring book and a Hello Kitty stuffed animal. Lucky for her we found both. Plus, her good buddy Alexis got her a Hello Kitty sleeping bag she is just loving. Anyway, we had a fun party with Grandma Jill, Grandpa, Rachel, Marci and the boys, Uncle Nathan, and Grandma and Grandpa Great. Nathan grilled some super yummy pizza too.

Her new Barbie from Grandma Cardon. We think her cousin Henry loved it just as much as her. He carried the thing around and made it sing for quite some time.

Cousins and sisters watching the gift opening.

Mia's gift from Mallory was a High School Musical costume - complete with a lovely brown wig. We all had to try it on. Here is Claire sporting a new do.

Grandma Jill is thinking maybe brunettes do have more fun.

Grandpa looks especially cute.

Our little chunker.

Mia got a new bike for her birthday. Here she and Dad are trying to go 'no training wheels'. We have only had one major spill and will hopefully soon master the art.