Happy Birthday Bugga Bugga!
When Catie was born Annie immediately started calling her ‘Little Bug’ or some variation of that. We’ve never known why exactly, but it does seem to suit her and so it stuck. Especially fitting, then, that this year she chose a ladybug theme for her party. We got these super cute custom invitations made for her party, and I made the girls all themed outfits. (A tradition I started several years ago. Now the girls base their party theme off of what cool fabric Mommy has available!)
Because she’s not in school yet, this was just a family party. And because most of my family lives elsewhere, this was primarily my husband’s relatives! But thankfully my parents live just around the corner (I’d be lost without them!) and they were with us as well. We took a picnic lunch to the zoo and had a very nice afternoon…until it POURED rain!
A few pics:
Ladybug cupcakes
Annie saved her allowance, worked for extra money, sold some of her toys, and had a lemonade stand to earn money to buy her sister an American Girl doll. I was so proud of her! Not only is it very generous of her (in case you don’t know, this is $114 of doll here. And Annie is 6.) but this is the second time that she has done it. Last year Annie bought Catie her first American Girl doll, Kit, and this year she bought her Elizabeth. Needless to say, Catie was thrilled.
Showing off her new doll
better view of the doll
Here’s a pic of the whole family. My parents are the two who were smart enough to wear sun hats. I, on the other hand, got totally baked (in the sun). You can see a bit of me in the back center, hair in my face from running to set the timer!
the whole gang
Not the best picture of the children or their outfits, but you get the idea. I can’t ever get a good picture of Lilly; she refuses to look at the camera. She poses beautifully, then says ‘CHEESE!’ and looks at the ground. Go figure.
my glamour girls
Another of Catie’s favorite presents was this dress up outfit that my parents gave her. For the less High School Musical savvy of my readers, this is Sharpay. Isn’t she fab?
Bop to the Top!
So happy birthday my sweet little bug. Thank you for the adventure and va-va-voom that you bring to every day. I love your sense of humor, your fashionista tendencies, your spunk, and even your ornery rottenness. I know you will grow up to be an amazing, interesting person. In fact, you already are.
xoxo
My beautiful daughters | Heather June 26, 2009
Facebook comments:
By Kate, June 26, 2009 @ 7:49 am
Happy Belated Birthday, Catie!!! What a sweet and special big sister she has too!
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By Allison @ Slice of Heaven, June 26, 2009 @ 8:48 am
Awww, happy birthday, Catie! My Cate is 2, but I know she’ll be there before I can blink. Max turned 5 this past December and will be in Kindergarten this fall…sniff, sniff!
How amazing that Annie is such a generous and loving little girl! What a humble and selfless act! You must be so proud!
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By Julie From Inmates, June 26, 2009 @ 11:04 pm
What a generous thing for your girl to do. So very sweet. Loved the invite and the pics!!!
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By Darcie - Such The Spot, June 29, 2009 @ 6:02 pm
Happy Birthday Catie!
Oh Heather how blessed you are to have girls who are so close. Not just the American Girl doll but I’m also reminded of how they sleep together. SO cute. And such a wonderful relationship.
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By Amanda, June 30, 2009 @ 10:44 pm
Your girls are amazing. WOW – that is so awesome about the gift!
Catie is just a DOLL!!!
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By cutiepiescards, July 4, 2009 @ 2:13 pm
So sweet! That future daughter-in-law of mine sure is good-hearted
Love the pic of your girls together–Lily looks SO big!
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