Melissa's Birthday

Each year it gets harder and harder to have the fun with birthdays that we had as kids. Melissa and I had plans to meet at Chick-Fil-A after I picked Violet up from school to grab a quick bite before doing a little birthday shopping. Well that was cut short because Melissa had to run to a doctor appointment. But Violet and Lincoln and I stayed at the mall. We were at Build A Bear when Melissa left. Then we went to the play area. To kill more time, we went to the toy store and then got a cookie. Not only were the kids getting tired, but I was exhausted. So we headed back to my house.

Melissa got back just in time for us to leave for her birthday dinner at Rancho Grande. Jamie, Michael and Ashley had to work, so it was a rather small birthday gathering for us.

I tried making it festive with party hats and horns. Violet had fun with the horns.

Melissa's friend, Trish, joined us.

She brought the most fabulous cake from Nothing "Bundt" Cakes.

And Teresa and Brad are always good sports about joining in on the fun. It may not have been the birthday party for a 5 year old but at least she was out of the house. Happy Birthday Melissa!