5th Birthday Fun!

This year, Miley's birthday celebrations spanned a couple days.  On the 21st, we just did a low-key ice cream sundae party with all of her neighbor friends.  It was a great way to spend the day.

That evening she got a wonderful birthday surprise....the Minnesota Clarks 1.0 came home from India!  We got to meet them at the airport, and spend the evening with them.  Unfortunately, the evening turned out to be kind of a bummer when we got stuck in the biggest storm we have had all year and a tree fell on their car a mere 3 hours after they got home.  Fortunately, no one was hurt.  Definitely made for a crazy night!

The next day, on Miley's actual birthday, we just had a barbeque with the fam.  Miley just loves these cousins, and was thrilled to be able to spend her birthday with them.  She also had a special visit from "Cinderella" (aka the sweetest girl from our church who Miley is convinced is the real Cinderella!).

It was definitely a laid back year in terms of the party thing, but that was OK with us.  With the busy-ness of our family getting back, and getting ready to head out on vacation in a few days, it was just what we needed!
Can't believe this girl is 5!  She is starting to act so old, and is getting ready to head off to kindergarten in the fall.  Stop growing up!