Happy 5th Birthday, Gabriella!

Today was FUN! FUN! FUN! Gabriella had a wonderful day and it started with a bang. The birthday girl was so excited for her birthday that she woke up at 5:55 a.m. She ran into our room and jumped on our bed. She was so excited for us to wish her a happy birthday. We gave her a gift soon after she woke up.

She asked for "glass slippers" for her birthday. We found her these adorable clear jellies at The Gap and they seemed to be just want this "Princess" wanted.

She then got her first birthday phone call from Nonnie and G-Pa. 

Birthday girl all ready for school. But before heading to her school, we made a slight detour... 

To IHOP! Gabby's birthday is also National Pancake Day! All four of us enjoyed free pancakes while supporting Shriner's. Gabby LOVES pancakes and IHOP is promoting The Lorax movie, which is one of Gabriella's favorite books. What a perfect morning!

Daddy and Adriana as we wait for our breakfast.

Yummy pancakes!

We brought cookies and juice boxes to her class to celebrate her big day. When she got to school, she picked out a birthday crown that she got to wear all day. How special! 

After school, Gabby opened up gifts from family. Nonnie and G-Pa sent this adorable sugar cookie arrangement. So festive!

We told Gabby she could pick any place of her choice for dinner and she chose Incredible Pizza. This is the birthday girl having her dinner before playing games. 

Playing skee ball. She loves this game. She has an awesome expression on her face. 

Playing a water gun game with Mommy and Adriana.

Playing games with Daddy and Adriana.

Sisterly love. Adriana had just as much fun as Gabby today. 

When we got home, Gabby opened up the rest of her gifts from Mommy, Daddy and Adriana. Mommy and Daddy got her a bat and shorts for t-ball, which starts next week and a new outfit for her tumbling class. Adriana got her Disney Princess stickers, bubble bath and a Hello Kitty DVD.

Then we sang "Happy Birthday!" She looks like such a big girl in this one.

Blowing out the candles!

"I'm 5!"

Gabriella, we love you so much and you are a wonderful blessing in our life. Your caring, loving and funny ways are endearing not only to your family, but to everyone you meet. Thank you for being a wonderful little girl. You simply amaze us and we love you so much! We hope your day was full of as much fun, love and excitement as you bring to our lives. Happy Birthday, Darling!