Birthday Girl!

We started the birthday with breakfast at the hospital - the birthday girl's favorite!

A mid-day Shamrock shake

Ready for her birthday dinner - steak!  Yes, she's wearing her bathrobe. She wore it all day, including to McDonald's, the store, etc.

Cheesing with Daddy

Another round of cake

Mel wanted to wear matching jammies with Joey for her birthday

Birthday hugs

Where did the time go - our baby girl is FIVE years old!  She is suddenly such a little girl, and taking her age very seriously. Overall, I think the big birthday weekend was a success!  When asked, Melanie said her favorite part of Saturday was all of her family coming over, and her favorite part of Sunday was "snuggling."  I'd say that sounds like a pretty perfect weekend!  She's already starting to make requests for her sixth birthday.