Happy 5th Birthday!

Today we celebrated Ella and Emma's 5th birthday (one day early).  Where have the last 5 years gone?!?  I am surely blessed to be chosen by God to be their Mommy.

Our day started out with opening a present:

Emma:

 Ella:

They were so excited to receive My Little Pony dresses and hats!  We soon got ready and headed out for donuts.

After we got home, there was some waiting time before the party began.  We had reserved a bounce house with attached slide that was a favorite activity before, during, and after the party.

This year's cake is my favorite one so far.  It was one of the easiest I have made and decorated, but it was also one of the nicest.  The girls even helped by painting the rainbow to connect the cakes.   And since they could not decide on a favorite pony, we decided to find a way to incorporate all of them.  They loved it!  

 First look at the completed cake:

 Daddy lighting the candles:

 "Happy Birthday to You!"

 Make a wish:

 Ella didn't get a very good angle for blowing out the candles, so it took her a few tries:

After eating, they opened presents.  They were blessed with lots of toys, clothes, and books.  Thanks so much to everyone who helped us bless our girls today.

After everyone left, we went back outside to play on the slide/ bounce house some more.  (I think that was Daddy's and my favorite part of the day.)

We are so thankful for our precious girls!  Happy Birthday, Ella and Emma!