Choobies turns Six!

How did this little ball of cuteness . . . 

. . . ever get so big???

Our little Choobies turning six years old is so unfathomable to me.  I mean, six years old is so grown up!  And I'm not joking!  Sniffle.

I've decided that August is a terrible month to have a birthday, and Kensington and Emery will be victims of an unfortunate birthday month for the rest of their lives.  End of summer burnout.  Close family and friends off on vacation.  No fame and glory of being the kid with a birthday at school.  Too hot for a swim party.  

But we pulled it together and celebrated anyway!  We were pretty excited because those presents had been hiding in our secret spots for way too long, and we really wanted to give Choobers her gifts!!

And she was really happy that she finally got to celebrate.  We surprised her by celebrating the night before her real birthday.

Emery, Madeline, Kensington, Dallas, and Raleigh . . . uh, Raleigh?  You're wearing my shirt!

Madeline, Kensington, Dionne, Raleigh, and Emery.  Yes, Raleigh, that IS my shirt you are wearing!  Ha!

Choobers and the stash.  Looks like she's wearing the wreath on her head!

Raleigh's fun note to Kensington

The best part of our birthday parties - the giver and the receiver - I love it!

Madeline watching Kensington open a gift from her.

Another birthday hug - priceless!

Can you tell who is giving this gift?  Look at Raleigh's face . . . it's the best!

Yep, that one was from Raleigh!  It's the people, not the presents, I tell you!

Okay, maybe it is about the presents sometimes!

We love you, Choobs!