Charlottes 5th Birthday Day

BIRTHDAY MORNING:

Saw lots of kisses and cuddles and a present treasure hunt carefully crafted by Josh. It was just so exciting, I think I was as excited as she was. (Basket ball from Noah)

A back pack from Eli (and the tie dyed shirt from Charlie).
A new (very very cute) Birthday suit, with thanks to her very clever Mummy.

A very cold money box from Josh

She was so incredibly delighted with her birthday, she gets so excited about these sorts of things, she can barely contain herself, it's very cute. She got a new helmet from Gran and Granpa (complete with knee pads and elbows pads. Thankfully at least the elbow pads fit her skinny little knees).

Oh and what a lovely drawing pouch you have there Charlotte, you must have such a clever Aunt.

And what 5 year old's birthday is complete without a flash new bike from Mummy. The boys accessorised her bike with every spangle they could find. I have to say the diamante flower valve caps are my favourite.

Charlie reeeeaaaaally loves Bethany.

In the McChesney house birthdays are marked by a pancake brunch (and are also marked by Eli making himself ill, without fail, everytime). So today was no different.

Charlotte only managed to get one down, at least her eyes aren't too big for her belly. Eli got most upset when I busted him putting honey & sugar on his pancakes, he couldn't see how that was different from having lemon juice and sugar.

The biggest pancake was saved for the birthday girl, maybe that's why she could only eat one.

And in the tradition of the Mawhinney house, Strawberry Ice cream is a must. This time it came in the the form of an ice cream cake beautifully crafted by Gran.

Of course we all sang Happy Birthday.

Charlotte blew and blew and blew her candles out.

We spent the morning playing at home and then went out for (more) fish and chips and a play on the beach. The party goers were all pretty had it by the time we got home. it was really nice just spending time together.

Charlotte can dribble (both kinds).

Oh and she can now use an iphone too.

Thank You Charlotte for letting us share your birthday, I know how special birthdays are to you and I hope this one was very special. We had a really nice time and a big Thank You to gran and Granpa for coming down to visit and spend it with us too.

Have fun being 5.

Love You!!!