Our big 5 year old!

I know that I constantly talk about the passage of time, but seriously? 5 years? How is it possible that Lexi is alreay FIVE? She even looks like a five year old and she definitely talks like a five year old. She seems to have shot up a bit in recent weeks. She measures in at 108cm (42.5") and 18kg (~40pounds). She has developed a bit of sass since we got home from the States. I don't know where this back-talk is coming from, but it's not nice. I hope it goes over quickly.

We celebrated her birthday with Tim's family on Sunday and a kids birthday party on Monday. She invited her friends from barnehage (mostly). So, we had twelve 4-5 year olds running around here last night from 5-7pm at her princess themed Rapunzel party.

Here is our princess modelling her new Sleeping Beauty costume. Thank you, thank you...Grammy and Pops!

Here is Lajla with her grandkids - this is the first ever pic of her with all four! (Or should I say 5 since Harley was in the pic???)

Handsome Samuel turned 7 months old on Sunday.

Princess Lexi (she chose which dress and tiara she wanted to wear) with the gifts from the family.

Samuel is keeping Linn busy as he likes to stand and try and use his legs. (Bring back any memories, Jen?)
Opening her gifts...

A new silver broach for her bunad dress.

Lexi got a "mini-cake" on Sunday as the masterpiece was coming on Monday :)

The girls received matching Princess dresses from Linn, Luna, Samuel and Abel. We just didn't manage a good pic of the two of them together.

Lillian was beside herself

THE Princess Barbie Cake (yes, I probably should have inverted the colors in view of the Rapunzel theme, but I just didn't think about that in advance...)

All ready and waiting for the party to begin

As many of you know - they celebrate birthdays at barnehage with a crown. Lexi chose pink this year (last year was purple) and was super proud to wear it with the number 5 on it!

Lexi loved the cake

Why oh why do they rotate? Anyway, here is our best family pic - pre-party. (Yes Kristy, I bought Lillian the same outfit as Kate at Carter's :) )

Lajla and Lillian are watching the Pass the Parcel game

Eating cake, ice cream and muffins

After they got their goodie bags, some of the girls enjoyed their suckers while playing in Lexi's room.

We hardly made a dent in the cake.

The lovely gifts. (American girl baby was from last year, but Lexi had her out playing with her; so, she was on display too :) )

Thank you to everyone for the lovely and thoughtful gifts and cards. We have one very happy and proud five year old!