You've had a birthday!

Shout hooray!  Addison turned 5 years old on December 18th.  Where has the time gone?  My sweet baby doesn't even want to rock and snuggle anymore.  She is a "big" girl as she says.  She is a tall and beautiful young lady!  Addison absolutely loves to draw and color just like her Dad.  She is very independent and likes to help clean the house (on her time;).  She is smart and picks up everything much to my dismay at times.  We love her so much and are so grateful she is part of our family. She requested a Princess Tea Party so I went to work planning one.  She strictly requested no boys for this party so Clark and Dad got to hang out downstairs and watch a movie while we decorated tiaras, had a royal ball, tea party and of course sang happy birthday and opened presents.  We had a good time and Addison loved being the princess for the day! She didn't even act like a little snotty princess. :) In fact she did an excellent job introducing her friends to each other without me even prompting her.  She was a good little hostess.  This was her first real friend party and I wanted to make it fun.  Here are some photos from her party...