We had a blast celebrating Cutie Kate at her ice skating birthday party this year!

 

Anna Kate was dead set on having an ice skating party, but her favorite part ended up being helping me decorate the party room. She loves setting up shop! Rose totally took to the ice. We might have a little ice skater on our hands. She can’t wait to take lessons! Funny how things don’t always work out how you plan, but everyone was happy, and that works for me!

Anna Kate has the best of so many worlds being the middle sister! She’s friends with Noelle’s friends, her 1st grade friends, and Rose’s friends. She plays well with any and everyone and is our little social butterfly! Everyone loves Anna Kate! Seriously!

 

Kay Kay and Grandpapa came to celebrate and join in on all of the fun! Malia was excited to get on the ice and hang out with her buddies!

 

Anna Kate was so excited to help me arrange fresh flowers for her birthday! She had so much fun getting everything ready with me this year. I love her passion for creating new things!

 

 

Brayden and Rose were rocking it! Wish I had gotten a picture of all the Bundle of Banks! Jaalisa created a cooking present for Anna Kate with all the supplies and ingredients to make her own cake. She loves cooking, and I love that our friends take joy in knowing our kids interests and likes. So sweet and thoughtful!

 

Jaycie has been an awesome classmate and new friend for Anna Kate this year! So thankful for friends old and new that come into our lives and make them even better! Just like one of Noelle’s very best friends, Emma-P!

Let the celebration begin!

Hope all your wishes and dreams come true, Anna Kate! We love you!!!

Anna Kate loves Lila and Brylee! Such awesome 1st grade buddies!

 

Jon and Anna Kate 2010 and 2016… I think she’s warmed up to him quite a bit, don’t you think?! Hilarious her outfit is almost the same in both pictures! Here’s a huge shout out to Jon and the Fearing family, who have been our friends since the very beginning! Jon knows Anna Kate LOVES inventing new things, so he created an invention box just for her. It has the coolest, craziest items in it from rope, paper clips and silly putty to a drain stopper, rubber bands and silly string. Oh, Anna Kate wanted me to mention there are hand cuffs too! She works from that box every single day and every time I see her busy creating with it, it warms my heart to think of Jon and his sweet little family and our love for each other!

Happy, happy birthday, Anna Kate! You have our hearts, and we are so thankful for your little life! Keep being awesome! xo