my little helper

Today is Take Your Daughter/Son to Work Day.  Olivia came to the store with me and here are her top picks! 
I think she has pretty good taste!

Rock Star Party!

Olivia turned five on August 17th.  We celebrated with a rock star party on
August 22nd at the Sequoia Lodge - a part of Oakland Parks and Recreation. 
It was a great day and a great venue.  Here are a few photos from my friends
Claire and Michael.  I don't know why I didn't get any photos.  Too busy
hosting this fun event.  I almost forgot to tell you we had a band come and
play!  My neighbor is 12 and his band is called halfway.  They did a GREAT
job.  You can see their performance here.  Enjoy!
 

Lil Rock Stars Olivia & Madeleine

Each star had a childs name on it

VIP passes

Pretty balloons

Halfway gets ready to play

Getting ready for the Pinata!

Sophia playing with the garland

P is for PINATA!

Sara & Scarlett making Rock Star t-shirts

Rock Star cake

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Goody Bags!

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Black & Pink pom poms

Happy Birthdy Olivia!

Today Olivia turns five.  I can remember the day we brought her home from
the hospital.  She was so little and fragile.  I thought for sure I would drop
and break her!  Today I look at her and see such a funny, loving, creative little
girl.  I'm looking forward to watching her grow.  Happy Birthday sweet girl!  I
love you.

practice makes perfect

My daughter decided to take an old check register and practice
her letters.  She likes to put it in her bag and carry it around,
because you never know when you'll need to jot down a letter
or two!  She will be starting Kindergarten in the Fall - I think we
are off to a great start!  Way to go Olivia!