Splish, splash!

We celebrated the princess' half birthday (since we don't do a party at Christmas time) with many friends from kindergarten and church.  It was a scorching 95 degrees out, which was perfect for a backyard water party! It was also a nice way to say good-bye to her school buddies and fun for me to see her running around with so much confidence and having fun with her friends.  We never did conquer separation-anxiety this school year (in fact, in got worse as we neared the end of the year!)...but I know that once I was out of sight she enjoyed every day with these special kids.  We decided this would be a no-gift party, so Micaela instead asked her guests for a small donation to her Relay for Life team.  She said it would be better to kick cancer's butt than get presents...I agree!

She wanted to make her own pinata!
So, with A LOT of help from her babysitter, they made this wacky, beautiful bird.

It was so hot we were really encouraging the kids to soak each other!

Micaela destroying her pinata.

I told her to blow out her candles to see how many boyfriends she  has, this really embarrassed all the girls!

Out for a special dinner!

Another last day of school pic.  She has overcome a lot this year and it all the better for it (minus 5 teeth).
I am overcome with pride for this sweet, incredible blessing.