Kayla is 7!

Can't even believe it! 

7 years. 

Our answered prayer. Our first miracle baby. 

Prepping for Kayla's 7th birthday

It's that time! I always start birthday party prep several weeks in advance, now since we live overseas and shopping is very limited...it starts earlier because we have to order. 

We chose her theme to be my little pony. I ordered her party decor today and none of it she knows about! I'm more excited than her at this point I think. 

I have these pony masks ordered for Kayla and Carly and a batman one for Caden. Can't leave the brother out.

Also felt pieces for hair clips.

Ordered mlp ribbon to make party favors and to go with the pony felts.

We will be doing water balloons too! 

Got her the bean boozled game to play with her friends.

Got a pony table cover and party scene and a huge banner.

Mom ordered a pony shirt to match the daughters!

Kayla has a tiara ordered as well.

Pony cupcake toppers!

Party stuff is all done! Next payday I'll get her cake mix, candies, juice boxes, chips and they payday of her burgers, hot dogs, buns! 

Can't wait. But then again, can wait. 7. Already as sassy, bossy, smart, and independent as a pre teen. 

Carly's birthday part 3, final part.

After our chuck e cheese celebration Carly passed out in the car. On the way home we had a surprise stop to pick up an early Easter gift from Mimi and Papa for the kiddos. 

They got us an edible arrangement with bunny shaped chocolate covered pineapples. 

Carly's favorite was the grapes. She loved that they were on sticks. Kayla's fav of course were the strawberries.

Mom and dad ate the chocolate pineapple bunnies. 

We had some leftover pizza for dinner and then were off to the Las Vegas motor speedway for the evening for some car races. The Alessi's (except Kayla) live some car races. I could sit all night and watch. 

We had some friends there so Kayla was entertained and happy and actually lasted until 10 pm. If you know Kayla, you know this is a very big treat for us all! 

Carly's birthday part 2

After Carly's morning of opening birthday gifts we went to chuck e cheese for her celebration. I'm normally not a big fan but under the circumstances of us moving it was a great idea and turned out to be a lot of fun. Kayla and Caden both had birthdays there while in Las Vegas so it was only fair to allow Carly to as well. We allowed 2 friends to come for the kids to be able to spend time with and say goodbye to. They all played games, rose rides, are pizza, played and rode more games and rides, had 2 dance sessions with chuck, ate cake, opened a couple gifts, and ended with cotton candy for everyone and getting prizes with the tickets they all earned. It was fun! 

Carly's cake. I originally planned on Ariel theme, but it didn't work out so I had to get a plain cake and get toys to decorate myself. Still sea creature theme. It turned out cute. 

Dancing with chuck e cheese.

This kid could eat pizza daily and be happy.

Singing to Carly. 

Cake time!

The adult table minus myself.

Carly's baby doll from Mr. Chuck 

Money was a popular gift due to lack of storage space in our suitcases.

She loves the baby doll.

Cake

Time!

Licking the candle.

She had to lick clean all the cake topper toys.

Crashed hard fast.

Carly's birthday part 1

A week ago Saturday the 21st was Carly's 2nd birthday. Unbelievable that our baby is 2 years old. Just like every birthday in our house, she woke up to decorations and gifts. 

Flash cards and bath tub sea creatures.

A stuffed fish and dolphin! 

A cupcake sticker activity book, more so for the long flight to keep her busy a few minutes.

Bath tub sharks! 

Mickey Mouse magnets.

Brother and sister got presents! New ocean themed outfits. Caden got pirates and Kayla got mermaid.

Opening her hot wheels from Dad. Wonder color markers for the long flight.

Snoopy shirt and doc McStuffins bathing suit brother picked for her.

Carly's mermaid shirt just like sisters.

A snoopy shirt just like sisters! 

A Minnie Mouse figure that she can dress.

Among many other small gifts! 

Part 2 coming...