Happy Birthday Times Three

Sarah turned six near the end of July.  It was a three-day extravaganza.  On her real birthday, she awoke to decorations and a few gifts.

This little pink owl, who came imaginatively named Pinky,
has become Sarah's constant companion.

Trying out the play makeup she recieved

Later in the morning, we went to Grammy's, where she received more gifts.  A trip to the post office yielded yet more, from the Rodriguezes and Rachel...and a box for Nick to play in.

After dinner, she blew out the candle on a tiny cake and cut pieces for all of us.

Then, more presents, including her own backpack and sleeping bag.

On Saturday, she had her first "friends party," with nine kids from school.  It was a pretty wild time, and I thought she would find it overwhelming, but she had a ball.  By the time she opened presents, however, I could tell that she was maxed out emotionally.

I put out pipe cleaners for the kids to craft with.
They seemed just as popular with the parents.

Don created a scavenger hunt in our yard.  He was a
stickler and made the kids earn
their prizes of pretzels or M&Ms.

On Sunday, we were partying again, this time with Grammy (whose birthday is a couple of days before Sarah's) and the family.

Sarah testing out drinking straw glasses from her cousins

The birthday girls blowing out the candles

Mercifully, the festivities had ended by Monday.  It was a rainy day -- perfect for playing with all her presents.