strollin...

This little girl LOVED strolling the streets of Mexico! She walked around like she owned the place. But a girl can only take so many comments about how cute she is and how blue her eyes are. It wasn't long before she found her paci and started shooting the locals looks with those big blue eyes!

She contemplated running away to the top of the pyramid, but decided to explore the rocks intead. Just another day in Mexico!

she's 2 hands--officially!

The day finally came--she turned 6 on Tuesday! Quite exciting...I mean how could you NOT be excited to wake up and see this on your birthday!!! What a lucky little girl. It's true. We were on a cruise with Orum's family--all but one of his sisters were there. LOTS of fun was had by all! This day was our first stop--Costa Maya.

Renée and Elijah chose to stay in Kids Club while we went ashore, and when we went back to the room she saw this! They was enamored by the balloons taped to the ceiling! Their cheesy stuff totally overshadowed my cute banner on the curtains, but it came with the cake...

Of course, there was a party in order for dinner! Party hats were required.

{someone's child would NOT get out of the picture!}

Everyone wore a hat. They were so excited about it. :)

There was only one exception...the sleeping one. It was probably better that way. She doesn't yet have an appreciation for party hats--you may remember from her own party pictures.

And then there was an overrated cake and PRESENTS! By the look on

her face, it was like Christmas for her. Only two days before, Orum's sister, Elizabeth was given a sapphire necklace from their dad. When Renée saw it she asked, "Does it come in different colors, like pink?" "What about different shapes?" She then asked for a pink heart necklace.

We scoured the port Tuesday afternoon for a pink heart necklace. Not that I condone heart shaped stone necklaces, because I don't. They are super cheesy, but I thought for sure we could find one in Mexico. Nope. None. I am sure that next week the shops will be full of them because our group of 16 Americans asked everyone for one. Instead Granddaddy purchased her a round pink necklace. She LOOOVED it! Maybe a little too much--now she tells me that it's so special she needs to keep it safe in the little bag.

And what's a party to her without mermaids and princesses--even a castle too!

And to end the night...a towel bunny!

{sadly, our one and only towel animal the entire week!}

I seriously can not believe she is 6! It seems like I just blogged about her turning 4. Time really does fly. Now to get the celebrations in order for the soon-to-be 4 year old!

the birthday fairies!

Yesterday, Renée had her school party. This birthday is like the celebration that NEVER ends! We haven't even made it to her actual birthday yet! Of course, this party HAD to have wings and party hats!!! One of the girls said it was the BEST party ever, and I have to say for a school party maybe it was!

The decided that the cupcake toppers made great party hat toppers!

meet bunny!

While we wait for party pictures, i'll introduce you to "bunny!" He's actually not a bunny at all, but a puppy...shhhhh don't tell Elijah. Renée has a purple bunny that she has been attached to since she was about 9 months old, so naturally she called his lovie a bunny to you. Elijah refuses to believe anything else.

Bunny usually sleeps in the bed, but last night Elijah decided that they would have a sleepover. For some reason Eljah thinks that if someone sleeps on the floor, then it is in fact a sleepover. Renée's napmat is usually involved in the setup, but it was at school. He had to improvise with his blanket. He even made sure that bunny had his "favorite toy" to play with--a little white horse. Who knew that bunny had a favorite toy!? At least he looks happy!

she's almost 6!

crazy, huh? we had a crazy fun party this past weekend. pictures coming soon!!!