Sydney's 5th Birthday

Our little baby turned 5 years old yesterday and is not so little anymore. We can't believe how fast she has grown up. She is such a sweet girl, but tougher than nails thanks to her older brother.

McKell decorated the house for her birthday. She loves to plan and throw parties and she is good at it.
Sydney excited about her Polly Pocket present.
When she received this High School Musical barbie set she said, "I wish Troy was part of the set because he's hot." I'm not sure where she got that from.
I bought the tiniest birthday cake I could find because we always end up throwing half of it away or eating way too much. This was just the right amount.
Here is Sydney digging in.
This is a typical Sydney smile. I love it!
Another look at McKell's decorating job
I finally got a shot of Sydney with her teeth showing. She wanted a smiley pancake for breakfast and this was the best her Mom could do. I don't think she ate a bite of it because she was too excited!!

Comments

  1. Fourtner FamilySeptember 23, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Happy Birthday Sydney!! I can't believe she's really that old--Wow! We really miss her and hearing all of her great "Sydney-isms"--such as Troy being hot! What a funny girl!

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  2. SusanSeptember 24, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    Happy Birthday Sydney! You can't be 5 already! I remember when I met your mom you were still in her tummy........wow! How time flies...hope you enjoyed all your gifts and getting to spend your birthday with your family (which I think is the best gift of all).

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  3. Eric and RozanneSeptember 24, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Our babies are growing up. Five seems so old...and Jarem is coming up on 5 too.

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  4. NatalieSeptember 24, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    So cute! Sydney is getting so big, love the pics.

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  5. KatieSeptember 27, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    I can't believe she's 5! I also loved the pics showing the house more. Love the color of the walls.

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