Catching up: Joy's Sweet Sixth

Joy had been looking forward to her birthday for months. When the big day finally came, she was ready and waiting to be the queen of the world.

She got to use a no-uniform pass, so she picked a fun birthday outfit.

She begged to be allowed to open one present before school. We totally caved.

At school, they were also celebrating the Very Hungry Caterpillar's birthday, so they had a big party and she got to pretend it was for her too.

After school, the other kids all had activities so she and I had a donut date. And she built the Lego set she had opened that morning because she just couldn't wait.

After Stephen got home, we went out to our favorite local restaurant for a special birthday dinner. 

Back at home, we had lemon strawberry cake and mint chocolate chip ice cream. (NOT a good combination just in case you were wondering. But she was the queen so she got what she wanted.)

To end the night, her patience payed off and she FINALLY got to open the rest of her presents. She was properly spoiled- and even got a new best friend that was as big as she is!