Two Hands

It takes Miss Braylee 2 hands now to show you how old she is. ;)

She opened a present from us before school but I can't say what it is because we got the same thing for Sydney. :)

I love how they celebrate the Kindergartners' birthdays at Barr-Reeve. The birthday kid gets to bring in cupcake mix and icing of their choice. On their big day, they get to help the teacher mix all of the ingredients while the other students color a cake picture for the birthday kid. The teacher puts all of their pictures into a book for the student as a gift from the class. In the afternoon once the cupcakes have cooled, the teacher passes out craft sticks with a scoop of icing on each one for the kids to ice their own cupcake. Then the birthday kid gets to sit in the big seat while everyone sings Happy Birthday! I think the kids love it! I also found out there were two other girls celebrating birthdays in K today!

Lillie got off the bus with Braylee. It was a "fun surprise" as Braylee said. ;) Just picture these two girls 10 years from now... wonder what they will be driving then.

Braylee Annelise,

Happy Birthday to such a beautiful little 6 year old! You are a wonderful mixture of silly & sweet! You bring us lots of sunshine with your bright eyes and cheerful songs.

You are one happy girl...dancing, singing (mostly made up songs about ANYTHING), and having fun! You have such a caring heart...You are quick to pray for someone who is hurting and always ask the next day if they are better. You are mindful of others' feelings and are very nurturing. You love to make crafts and gifts for your friends and family.

Sometimes I feel bad that we have to put a lid on your excitement! You love acting silly but then you usually get hurt at some point because you are clutzy like mommy! You are not too adventerous when it comes to "scary" things like riding jet skis or roller coasters. :) Purple has decided to share it's #1 color spot in your heart with blue. You still LOVE your bunny and sleep with her every night.

Some highlights from your last year: Graduated from pre-school, learned to read, had breakfast in Cinderella's Castle, started Kindergarten, learned how to tie your shoes, scored your 1st strike in bowling, played little league softball, went sledding & made your 1st snowman, went off the big diving board at Shakamak, & moved into your new house.

First Strike!

I think you will be our little scholar...very eager to learn and have amazing comprehension and critical thinking skills. You retain so much too. You love school and haven't complained once about having to get up in the mornings. You are a fabulous big sister and Brynna adores you!
Some of your favorite things: iCarly, having mommy scratch your back at bedtime, golfing with Daddy, Sydney, Cinderella, poptarts, nachos, playing dress up, camping, and naming your dolls Alexis.You are truly beautiful on the inside and out. You are already starting to understand your need for a Saviour and God's wonderful mercy. You ask many questions and have a faith that convicts me to be more trusting in Him.

We love you more and more everyday! You will always be our perfect princess!! Happy #6!