Rachel's Birthday

Opening presents on her actual birthday (last Tuesday):
Snap'n'Style Juliet


Her big gift from us: a pony! (a fake one)
She loves it, as do Emma and Luke. It even moves its head and tail and makes "horsie noises." And isn't it adorable? I guess I should say, isn't SHE adorable? The girls named her Tootsie Vanilla.


We had a big combined birthday party for both Rachel and Luke (whose birthday is Wednesday) last night and invited several relatives and friends into our tiny home. It was tight but we had fun.

Blowing out candles. She loved her "polka-dotty" cake (it is decorated like a wrapped present).

Happy friends eating cake together

The crown I made for her that she only wore long enough to take this picture. Good thing I only spent two minutes making it. But isn't she pretty?

Opening Grandma's gift


It was a fun birthday for Rachel. She loved it when we all sang "happy birthday" to her. She had the cutest, most shy smile while we were all singing. She got some cute clothes and fun new toys, books, and puzzles. Thank you to everybody who came and made it special! Happy birthday sweetie pie!