Raelee is SIX....

Going on 16, so she thinks! We were walking in the mall and she saw a new Chevy Malibu on display, "Mommy, I want that for my birthday!" Isn't it a little soon for those type of wishes and/or wants!!! I'm barely handling her sixth birthday!

To begin the birthday day, we had Raelee open presents from us...

the outfit, bike, & FurReal Cat!



Then Mommy and Raelee time...we went to the mall and she picked out two "fancy" dresses and shoes to match. Then went and purchased items for her party which was scheduled later that afternoon. Here is a picture taken prior to our leaving the house...



After shopping, Raelee had her last cheerleading game for the season of Upward to attend...

"Let's Go UPWARD!"


Then a swimming party with family and friends... **


**Raelee posing, Chris allowing kids to surf , Audrey and Christalynn having fun in the shallow water, Ryan didn't have much to do with the water (he was fighting sleep in the humid & hot indoor pool area), Granddad and Jack swimming in the shallow water (Jack isn't afraid of anything...comes up out of the water laughing after bobbing from loosing his footing!)**


Anyone ready for cake and presents...**

***Great Grandma did an awesome job!***

**Raelee with her friends from church, Raelee showing off some of her presents!**

We attempted the slumber party following the swimming party...Kalei came over and played, helping Raelee break in her new Barbie's, but didn't stay through the night. Raelee was heartbroken yet understood after explaining that some kids don't spend the night with others because they would miss their parents too much. Thank you Kalei for coming over and playing with Raelee for her birthday!

All in all, Raelee says she had a great day and that is what counts!! My "big baby girl" is six years old...

born Friday, November 21, 2003 at 1238pm

weighed 8 lbs & 2 oz

measured 19 inches long

had full head of black/dark brown hair

our start of a family

a Daddy's Girl

Happy Birthday Raelee...We love you!!!