five.

Little sister celebrated her 5th birthday on the 15th of December. Five. Wow. I think we may have done it in five separate celebrations, too. Lucky girl!

We began by celebrating with the Mitchell family on Thanksgiving afternoon at Uncle Jeff & Aunt Suzy's house.

Cassidy with cousin Nicole.

 

The cousins.
(Top: Nicole, Sam, Riley
Bottom: Zoe, Cassidy, Alli, Lincoln)

We celebrated the following day with Granny and Uncle Dave. We enjoyed a Bill Knapps cake at this celebration - delish! 

Next up was a celebration at preschool where she shared fudge stripe cookies with her classmates. 

Cassie with her preschool crown, certificate, and birthday pencil! 

Forth, was an intimate family meal at Chuck E. Cheese's on Dec. 15. Grandma drove here to visit for the weekend to share in the festivities! We didn't feel like Cass was quite ready for a birthday party filled with friends as she finds crowds rather overwhelming so we opted for something smaller, with just family.

The birthday princess with her tiara.

She enjoyed a cuddle with Chuck!

Pound those sharks, Cass!

Lincoln using his football toss skills to earn some tickets. 

   

Lincoln having a go at this carnival game.

Cass and Matt playing games. 

Cass showing off a string of tickets!

The final birthday celebration occurred on her "real" birthday. It was a relaxing (and very cold) December day so we opted to stay inside all day! 

Here is Cassidy getting ready to enjoy one of her cupcakes.
She was thrilled with the pink frosting. 

Here, she opened a shirt from Grandma that is a duplicate of what she had on! Hilarious. 

Happy 5th Birthday, my sweet girl.