Yes, we're two months into her being five, but it's a fact! Riley is a WHOLE HAND! This year, we started a new tradition of celebrating a ten day countdown to their birthday, so she got a lot of extra attention. She decided that she should get her birthday pancakes on the day of her party this year since she chose breakfast for dinner for her actual birthday dinner. So, mama obliged. :)
We celebrated Riley's special day this year at Aspire since she was finishing up her gymnastics lessons. She really loved that place! It was a fun afternoon with some of her friends, and of course, cake!
On her actual birthday, we surprised Riley with a brand new bike. She got her first bike for her third birthday, but, of course, she is getting bigger by the minute and it was time for a new bike for sure. She loves the basket and streamers. Gavin thought it was pretty fun, too. Haha!
Despite being 6:15 am, she had to take it on a test ride, complete in her pajamas!
She definitely LOVES riding her bike!
I took the goofballs to Chickfila for her birthday lunch, and the silly girl thought she was too big for the kids' menu. She chose a Chickfila sandwich, ate about half, and then decided that it wasn't her favorite and that she'd stick to the kids' menu next time.
After lunch, we headed to Target for her to spend some of her birthday money. I kinda loved that she picked out a Playdough set that Megan and I used to play with when we were kids.
And for her birthday finale, our family dinner was her pick -- pancakes with chocolate chips and bacon. :) I think she enjoyed her birthday celebration!
Happy birthday, sweet girl. It seems like Daddy and I blinked and you went from baby to big girl. We love your personality, your sense of humor, your fashion sense, and your imagination. We love listening to you sing Riley originals, seeing your art work adorn your walls, and finding sweet notes you leave for us all the time on our pillows. We love your snuggles and how you still sneak into our room to sleep in our bed from time to time. You bring us so much joy, and that will never change. Love you, Riley Savannah!
