Molly Awakes to Her 6th Birthday

Even though Molly had celebrated her birthday in Ohio her Grandma could not resist in sending her another box of gifts for her actual birthday. The box arrived a few days prior to her big day and we made her wait until the morning of her birthday to open it. She was so anxious about wanting to open that box that she woke up very early to do so.

She received lots of gifts from her Grandma Tove and that certainly started her day out right. After she was done looking through her gifts, Kristy got Molly all dolled up for her big day at school. She was really looking forward to being able to have Kristy bring in cupcakes for all her classmates.

Little Miss Molly is growing way too fast, it is so hard to believe that she is a big 6 year old, a very pretty 6 year old, but she is still my little girl.

Kristy brought a happy meal for Molly, Neleha, and Aaliyah for lunch at the girls' school. They had a blast eating their McDonalds food and then passing out the cupcakes to all the kids in their class.

For Molly's party we gave her many choices on what type of party she could have. Molly however was very insistent that she get to invite every kid in her class and so for that many kids her only option was a party at home. The good thing is that we have a very nice playground area and we also set up our gazebo tent to shelter the food. We decorated in Molly's chosen theme of "Happy Feet".

We decided to organize some fun games for the kids to play, the first was a balloon toss.

The kids had a wonderful time trying to catch the water filled balloons without of course becoming soaked in the process.

Next it was time for the 3-legged race which was very fun for all.

The boys were very fast on their 3-feet.

The last game was everyone's favorite, the "Cake Walk" was a simple and yet very fun way to earn a prize. The kids simply walked around the circled numbered squares while music played and when the music stopped so did they. Then a number was drawn and who ever was standing on the number won a prize.

The grand prize winner won a cake of course.

It was finally time to have some food and so we served up pizza and juice to everyone.

Which of course was followed by the cake, ice cream and singing "Happy Birthday" to our sweet 6-year old Molly.

It is so hard to believe that our Molly has grown up so fast, she has been such a blessing in our life and she brings so much love into our family. We sure do love this 6-year old birthday princess.

After cake and ice cream it was finally time for the presents.

It was so fun watching all of Molly's little friends crowd around her to watch her open her gifts. Her sweet spirit must resonate to her classmates as so many of which came to celebrate her birthday.

Molly has recently been very interested in these new dolls called " Soda Dolls" they come in a plastic bottle that mimics a coke bottle. She bought one for a friend at their birthday and now it is the biggest thing amongst the girls in her class. Molly received one of these very dolls as pictured above.

I must say Molly made out very well. After all the presents were unwrapped it was time for what Molly has always said is the best part of a birthday party, handing out the birthday goodie bags.

After the party the fun kept going as one of Molly's request was that she could have a slumber party with her friend Aaliyah. So we set up her pink tent in the girls' room and there they watched a movie and slept the night away.

The next day we went to Silver Dollar City with Aaliyah and her Mom, Angie. Molly loves this place and since we have a season pass it seemed like a very easy birthday request to fill.

Molly and Aaliyah had a blast enjoying the big park.

They wore their swim suits under their clothes which proved to be an excellent idea.

We decided to ride some of the water rides that we hadn't tried yet, and when they say you will get wet, they mean it.

Kristy had a blast getting splashed on the ragging rapids ride.

We told Molly that they could each play one game while we were at the park. The great thing about this park is that all the games have guaranteed prizes, everyone walks away a winner.

The girls each played and won themselves a stuffed animal which was a perfect end to this great trip to Silver Dollar City and to Molly's 6th Birthday adventure.