I started a trend a couple years ago, making the girls outfits to match their theme. We’ve done an Alice in Wonderland tea party for Mother’s Day, and Dora (twice!), Hannah Montana, and a few others for birthdays. This years Strawberry Shortcake came out really cute if I do say so myself. Catie used to call her ‘Ba-Ba Ca-Cake’, and while she gave up the baby talk a long time ago, Chris and I are having a harder time letting it go. Always hard to admit they are growing up on you. So here’s Catie modeling her Ba-Ba Ca-Cake set:

Lilly in her matching outfit:

The only request she made for the day – chips and dip. Mommy doesn’t buy chips so this is a real treat:

Obviously she was tired of having her picture taken:

The adorable cake Mom made for the big day:

And unfortunately, my poor sweet Annie was still very sick. This is how she spent the day:

She didn’t want to stay in bed and miss the party, so she crashed on the couch. I had stayed up until 4 am the night before making her a Strawberry Shortcake tiered halter dress that she requested, but as it turns out that was all for naught, since she didn’t even feel well enough to get out of her jammies. Poor baby.

Other than Annie being sick, I think it was a pretty good day for Catie. Harder day for Mommy – I want them to stay babies forever. But this is Momma’s girl here, so hopefully she won’t be leaving me too soon.

Happy Birthday sweet buggabug. I love you.