Alyssa's Birthday With Her Friends

I probably say this every year but birthdays are a big deal to me and especially for the children.  I have no problem going all out and having their day be as special as it possibly can.  This year was no different for our baby girl who turned 5!

When I asked her originally what she wanted to do she said have a party at the house with all her friends.  That meant twenty seven kids would be coming to our house.  NO WAY!  The second choice was the bounce place.  They do such an amazing job for birthdays I couldn't refuse and it's actually a great deal.

It was booked, invitations sent out, and now we waited.  She couldn't wait for her big day.  It was a few days before her actuall birthday but no biggie.  This day was all about her celebrating with her friends!  She invited all of her good friends she hangs out with and her preschool class.  When all was said and done she had twenty three kids there.  It was actually a blast and everyone had so much fun!

The kids had an hour and a half for play time and then forty minutes up in the party room where they got pizza, dessert, and Alyssa opened her presents.  Alyssa has three little suitors that I am aware of.  The long term one, Mason.  Then the two new ones Jackson who makes pictures for her.  His mom said they have several and he will make them all different but always makes her a princess.  This made me laugh!  Then there is Bret, who is always talking about her to his family and saying how pretty she is.  When his Grandma told me this it melted me heart!  I just hope these boys stay away when she gets older!  Haha!

She got amazing gifts from all of her friends and it felt like Christmas in our house after we got all the gifts in!  When it's your day you should be showered with love from all the people in your life and I hope I can continue to do this with my children for as long as they will allow me to!

When we got home it was very low key but a perfect 5th birthday for a little girl and her friends!