Today is Miss Maren's 5th birthday! We had a crazy blizzard last night that resulted in a Snow Day for the kids today. Maren was sad to miss school on her birthday--I think she'll have to be a bit older to realize that NO SCHOOL on her birthday is one of the best gifts a kid could ask for. :)
Here are some things about Maren at age 5:
**Maren does her own thing. One Sunday, she put these tiger-striped sunglasses on just after the start of church, and proceeded to wear them throughout the following 3 hours of meetings. People stopped her and told her, "Nice glasses, Maren" and she just said "thanks" and continued on. She wasn't wearing them to get a reaction or to be silly, she just liked them!
**Maren is no shrinking violet! She's assertive and competitive. Last week at P/T conferences, Maren's teacher remarked on what a leader she is.
**Maren has a vivid imagination! She has an imaginary mouse friend (Jerry, like from Tom & Jerry) and an imaginary girl friend named Lauren (after her favorite little friend from preschool.)
**Maren loves to be creative and to make crafts, which makes her crafty Mommy proud. :) She is happiest with a big stack of blank copy paper and a fistful of crayons. Throw in a pair of scissors and a glue stick, and she'll be busy for hours!
**Maren loves: Scooby Doo, My Little Ponies, grilled cheese sandwiches, orange juice, riding her scooter, getting superhero flights from Daddy, playing with her little brother Porter, open gym at the rec center, stickers, glitter, PINK, cupcakes, unicorns, dolphins, her stuffed Sea Lion named Baby Suzy, going to the Children's Museum, taffy, collecting rocks, baking cookies in her pink kitchen, watching Space Ghost with her Papa Chris, Word Girl, and making videos with the Flip camera.
I truly can't imagine my life without my sweet girl! She captivates and charms everyone she meets, and the world is truly a brighter place because she is in it!
Tonight we're off to see the Broadway production of Mary Poppins to celebrate! I'm not sure who's more excited. :)
Happy Birthday Maren! Terrific pics! What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteHapde Burfday!
ReplyDeleteHappy 5th Birthday, Miss Maren. You're a BIG kid now!
ReplyDeleteWow 5 years old! Happy Day!! Great pics too!!! What fun!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Maren! Another thing you need to add Heidi is that she gives great hugs! I love how every time she sees me she always runs up to me to give me big hugs! I love it!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear about Mary Poppins! I'm sure it was great!
She has always cracked me up with her independent spirit. Her naked stage was a riot! Happy birthday Maren!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to hear about her party and mary poppins. five is a really fun age -- enjoy it!
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ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend :)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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