Anna's Fabulous Fifth

Every year for the kids' birthdays, we celebrate by doing something the birthday kiddo has never done; this year that meant an actual birthday party with friends for the milestone occasion -

Anna's Fifth Birthday. :) 

Remembering how hard it was to enjoy running the party at home on Noah's 5th, we hired out the managing of that job to Giggles Cuts for Kids and Mini Spa.  Anna chose the Glitz and Glam party package, so dress up and glamour it was! 

 

The guest list was made and invites were sent out.  And then a few more were sent out in addition to these.  The more the merrier, you know!

Everyone she invited was able to attend which was quite the honor. Including the birthday girl, there were 10 precious friends in all, 11 if you count one who politely excused herself when the party mood just wouldn't take.

Anna got right down to business as soon as we arrived.  She jumped into the glamorous dress and feather boa.  Next came hair complete with a jersey bump, side curls, and glitter.

Nails came next.

After make-up, she was ready for her glamour shot!

Comparing colors.

Photo op with the momma while she was still all dolled up.

Every girl got to strut down the red carpet which was funny and precious all at the same time.  They got a little nervous with all eyes on them alone and they had some interesting interpretations of how to traverse the catwalk.

Then came interviews.

Then all the little lovelies gathered for their devoted mommarazzi photos.  Anna's precious friends who helped her celebrate included Selina, Keira, Emma, Caitlin, Ava, Claudia, EmmaLove, Kaylie, and Elise.

THEN they posed ... or some version of that. :}

Josh and Noah stopped in and out during the party.  This wasn't really their scene but they wanted to be there for Anna at least a little.

After photos, the girls changed again and got ready for cupcakes and juice.

Anna enjoyed being sung to by her friends.  She soaked in the Happy Birthday serenade from the top of her up-do straight down to the tips of her toes.  ADORABLE!

Blowing out the candle.

Sugary sweet treats ...

to match the sugary sweet girls!

Anna took her sweet time with her cupcake.  We sort of had to rush her along to get the presents done in time.

Her eyes lit up with delight  

at each and every

gift she opened.

It was such fun to watch her enjoy the gifts, the company, the attention.

As if that morning wasn't activity enough, we hit a fall festival on the way home.  I thought Anna would be worn out after that, but she wasn't interested in a nap until after she got to lay out and adore all her gifts one more time.  

It was a Fabulous Fifth, baby girl!  

Our grins were as big as yours to know you felt so special all day.