Amelie turned 5!

 

Amelie and Toby's birthdays are so close together!  We celebrated Amelie's the very next weekend. The kiddos had no school on Friday, so Rob took the day off and we went to Miramar Friday morning as Amelie's requested birthday activity. We love the pools, small kid friendly water slides, and even getting a Jaegerschnitzel for lunch. There was much discussion about whether this would be our last visit to Miramar... we'll see, we might get there once more this winter.

 

 

 We had an early dinner of cheese fondue (per Amelie's request) while I baked a birthday cake, but we had to hurry a bit as Friday night she had her first soccer game ever.  She did get a few good kicks in, but she also spent a fair amount of time twirling and a LOT of time talking and socializing.  She loves everything about soccer.

  

 

When we got home, the kiddos got into their jammies and I quickly frosted the cake and decorated with mini Shimmer and Shine toys. We had planned to get an ice cream cake due to our busy day, but the Commissary was all out! Amelie was happy with her cake and other little gifts though and said it was a super fun day, so that is what counts.

 

Amelie at five is a firecracker!

She loves preschool and making friends. She loves to "practice the piano" every day and we actually love to listen to her do it. I love that Amelie is curious and asks lots of good questions.  She wants to "be big" and help, and sometimes gets frustrated with being the youngest child in the family.  But other times she likes to remind me that she is my baby and wants to curl up and cuddle.  I love reading books with her, and it is amazing how much she has matured and mellowed out a little bit this past year.  We love you Lulu!

Amelie's Birthday Interview

What makes you happy? "Cuddling, treats, and getting to buy gum, and toys, and all that girlie stuff."
What is your favorite toy? "Dawn (a Little People toy) and Seahorse (a light/music toy she sleeps with.)"
What is your favorite animal? Horses and Unicorns
What is your favorite fruit? Raspberries
What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? "A waffle with syrup on it.  Lots of syrup."
What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Macaroni and cheese
What is your favorite dessert? "Just frosting!"  (oh boy)
What is your favorite thing to do? "Cuddle, and hug, and smooch, and play tag sometimes."
What is your favorite movie? Shimmer and Shine and My Little Ponies
What are you really good at? "Playing on the trampoline and playing the piano." 
What is your favorite song? Twinkle Twinkle Stars
What do you and your mom do together? "Cuddle, sometimes watch a movie."

What do you and your dad do together? "Play games on his phone, and cuddle, and bike rides."
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? "Paris or France."
What do you think your parents are too strict about? "Make bedtime one minute later."
Who is your best friend? "Caroline and Olivia, but they moved. Autumn, Maybe, and Booklyn are some of my new friends."
What are some of your favorite things to say?  "Mom!"
What is your favorite thing to do outside? Go to the beach.
What is your favorite book? The Monster at the End of the Book
What do you want to be when you grow up? "A musician. I want to play instruments all over the world."