There’s too much to do today. With Friday and Saturday packed full of birthday stuff, Mark and I are left trying to balance a lot of studying and homework and watch Savannah at the same time. So quickly…

Savannah’s birthday party went very well. It was an extremely long and busy day, but I think (and hope) everyone enjoyed it. Savannah loved the attention, she completely demolished her cake (ending up all in her hair), and I know she loved playing with all the other kids. She also racked up a good bit for her college fund, sweet!

Mark’s Mom and I worked hard on getting the house decorated and getting the extremely easy food together. We made mini home made pizzas that were a huge hit, along with a chili cheese dip and brown sugar/cream cheese fruit dip.

Kaylee and her family came, some special moments were shared between us. Kaylee asked to hold Savannah as soon as she got here and they sat together for a good while looking at toys and books (pictured below). Melted my heart. Later Kaylee snuck away to play in Savannah’s room and I came to play with her, where we read book after book. At cake time the kids had a fight over who got the first piece and Kaylee’s argument was, “She’s my little sister, I should get the first piece!” Though, she totally doesn’t “get” what that means because she refused to believe that she came from my tummy. Oh well, one day.

And of course, the cake was gorgeous and tasted even better. I just had to share how awesome it turned out! It’s exactly what I had hoped for. Of course it did travel 3 1/2 hours here with my parents so it does have a few flaws (cracks), but well worth it! Savannah had so much fun making a mess (and not get in trouble for it!). It was everywhere!

It was so wonderful to spend the day with family and friends. She was wiped out by the end of the night, as was I (but neither of us slept good. Those molars are some pesky teeth! 4:45 am is not a fun hour to get up for the day). One birthday down, many more to go (I pray). It’s kind of fun, ya know?