5th Birthday for T

Taeya's 5th birthday was a busy day - of course!  She got spoiled - as always!  Gordon had the day off of work (in observance of Pioneer day), so we packed the day in with things she wanted to do.

I went for a run early in the morning then headed to the grocery store before Taeya woke up to get her some balloons and Fruity Pebbles for breakfast.  I tried to give her breakfast in bed but she wanted to sit at the table in her room instead cause she was afraid the tray would tip and spill.  (This has happened before and I got a little upset with her when I had to clean up cereal off of my bed.)

After breakfast we got on our swim attire and headed to 7-Peaks to go on some slides.  Sadly I didn't get any pictures but we rented a tube and she and Gordon got to go on some of the big slides together while Anastyn and I played in the little pools.  We all had a fun time.  We grabbed some Little Caesars Pizza and headed to the mall.

I got the brilliant idea to let her go to Build A Bear and choose a bear.  She had a great time picking everything out.  Anastyn enjoyed watching.

Getting the bear stuffed

Giving the bear a bath.

Leaving the store (Gordon felt bad that Anastyn wasn't getting anything so he took her to the Disney store and she picked out a Minnie Mouse car.

Taeya named her bear "Olivia."

After the mall we headed home to give Anastyn a late nap.  She played at the Bailey's for a while (cause of course she had to show them her new bear).  I finished making her cake and preparing dinner.  She wanted fondue!  We invited Gordon's dad over.  He came for dinner but wasn't feeling so well, so he left after only a few minutes, so the Bailey's came and had fondue and cake with us instead.

Taeya was pretty excited it was her special day - if you couldn't tell by the big smile.

Taeya got an Alarm Clock, a new Mermaid Barbie, and her build a bear.  I had a few other things for her but she didn't seem to really care so I think I'll save them for a certain holiday in December.:)  It turned out to be a really fun day.  We all enjoyed a holiday together.

On July 28th She had her 5 year check up - she was actually pretty excited to have her appointment.  She was a little puzzled why she needed to pee in a cup, but she had no stage fright thank goodness.  After they pricked her finger for the iron test I had a hard time convincing her that she needed to get another shot, but in the end she didn't complain too much and she loved the Hello Kitty treat bag she got for being so good!  Anastyn was happy to get a sucker afterwards.

Here are her stats:
She weighs 43 lbs (75th %)
She is 45 inches tall (90th %)

Here are some things about Taeya:

She is generally a Happy girl.

She loves to sing and dance - she especially loves Brynn to be the ballet teacher.

She loves playing with friends, this summer she mostly played with the Baileys and Cooks.

She is a great swimmer and loves to be in a swim suit.

We get compliments all the time on her beautiful hair color.

Taeya is very observant and is quick to notice any changes.

She is also quick to give compliments.

She loves anything girly - sparkles, pink, earings, etc.

She is a great big sister and loves to get Anastyn out of bed in the morning.

She can count to 49 all by herself (she gets a little stuck after that).

She knows all her letters and there sounds.

She is so excited to start Kindergarten.

Shes not a big movie watcher but when she wants to she still loves care bears, strawberry shortcake, barbie, and sometimes a princess movie.

She loves getting snow cones.

She loves to snuggle and be loved on.

She has decided she doesn't like cheese, and believe me, she notices it!???

Lake Powell is her favorite place.

Kierra is her best cousin.

Everytime we go into a store she asks me if I can buy her something. (so annoying)

She is getting so darn tall and so much fun - we love her to death and couldn't imagine life with out her!