Look Out 1st Grade...Kaedance is Ready!

Kaedance started 1st grade today! She was a little nervous (Mommy was more but tried to not let her notice) but she had a blast. She begins 1st grade at a brand new school. The school is really cool and her teacher seems really awesome! We were able to tour the new school, see her classroom, and meet her teacher this past Friday (see top middle picture of out front her new class). I think by doing that, really helped to get her more excited and comfortable about going back.

She looked so cute with her new, shorter hair do, adorable outfit, and cute backpack. She had fun eating lunch and spending the entire day at school. Although she didn't know anyone in her class, she did see many of her friends from Church and her Kindergarten class. Landon and I were alittle lost today not having her home :( It's crazy that I've spent almost every single day with this sweet girl over the past 6 years and to not have her home was a little bitter sweet for this mommy. Troy was able to come to pick her up at the end of the day which was really nice. She was so excited to tell us about her day! Her only major complaints was her classroom was super cold (she was an ice cube by the end of the day) and that there were alot of kids at recess. Troy and I are both relieved to hear that she loves school and excited to go back tomorrow! She has grown so much in so many ways and we are super proud of her. We hope she learns alot, meets great friends, and enjoys everyday that she spends at school.

Now, Landon and I need to find things to keep us busy while our Kaedie is away all day :) Can't even imagine the melt down I will have when he goes to school! ;)

Congrats, Kaedance! Daddy and Mommy are so proud of you!

Ballerina PARTY!

Part 2: Kaedie's 6th Birthday was her Party that followed that weekend. She chose to have a 'Ballet Theme' Party. I thought it'd be easy to find "ballet themed" party items and invitations. However, there are hardly any party supplies in that theme that aren't online or super expensive. Thank goodness to my Mom and BFF Meagan to help me with the invites and coming up with ideas for the party. If you know me, I love to deocrate for parties but I love doing it more, on a budget :) So I went to work in planning the party early enough to save $ and find itmes to use. Here is a run down of the day (sorry...long post)

We kept the colors and decorations simple and cost effective with Kaedie's many ballet decor items from her room, tissue paper pom poms that I made (loved them!), and pink roses. Different shades of pink were used along with white and lots of tulle. The ballerinas (guests) arrived to balloons and a TuTu wreath and 'DANCE' plaque out front (forgot pics of those :( ) We started the party off by giving the ballerinas their own tutus (again...thanks Mom) and ballet slipper necklaces. Classical music played in the background as we waited for all the guests to arrive. The ballerinas decorated their mini dance bags (doubled as their goodie bags) with cute foam dance stickers. Next, lunch was served which included lots of fruit, mini PB&J cutout sandwiches, chips, mini bagel pizzas, and pink sparkling lemonade. Dessert was a major highlight with the adorable ballet slipper cake and cupcakes topped with ediable pearls (the girls loved them) both made by one of my dearest friends, Karleena. She is so talented and her work is both yummy and amazing! After dessert, some ballerina games were played, dancing around the room, and presents were open. Once again, Kaedance was spoiled with awesome gifts from all her sweet friends and family! She loved them all! As the party came to an end, we gathered the ballerinas for story time with books about ballerinas. Before the girls left, they were given their party favors of bubbles, wand, and lip gloss. They also got to keep their tutus,ballet slipper necklaces, and mini dance bags.

I think that all the ballerinas had fun and Kaedance loved every bit of her party! I wish I had taken more pictures of her in her adorable pettiskirt that I ordered from one of my BFF's Etsy Store(Love it,Chante!),more pictures of the decor and the Prima Ballerina wirh her guests (hard to host and photographic too) Oh well! :)

It ended up being a blast and super fun to host! I loved to watch Kaedance enjoy playing with her friends and the excitment that her party brought to her that day. Thanks to everyone that attended, my parents for coming down, and all the help to pull off the party. Kaedance lights up our life and is so special to us! We love to watch her dance, love to hear her laugh, and smile as we watch her grow! Love You Kaedie Bug!

Kaedie Turns 6!

Part 1 of 2: So this post should have been made about a month ago ( I know...bad Mom). Anyways, Our sweet Kaedance turned 6 at the end of July. She had a great day! She woke up to yummy homemade french toast and presents from Mommy, Daddy, and Landon. Later, she had some of her "cousins" over for pizza and fun at the splash pad. That night, she choose to eat dinner at Chillis followed by Ice Cream at Baskin Robbins and shopping at Target (Birthday $ burned a hole quickly).

She was spoiled with awesome gifts and lots of love from her family and friends near and far. Thank you to all of you that made her day special!

Six things about Kaedie:

1. She has been in ballet since she was 2 and still loves it tons!

2. She is a total girl and loves all things girly.

3. Has really came out of her shell a lot this past year.

4. She loves to ask questions about all types of things.

5. Is into "Big Kid" TV shows like iCarly and Victorious.

6. Loves to go to the pool with her Daddy and brother.

We Love You Kaedie and can't wait for #7!!