Happy 5th Birthday, Bryn!

Bryn's birthday was a bit unconventional this year as she flew to Florida on her birthday in order to attend a wedding over the weekend with her Daddy. So on her birthday eve we took her to her favorite restaurant -- Chipotle, where she devoured a black bean burrito.Then next door to Baskin Robbins for ice cream with
a candle in it.The morning of her birthday she opened a big box
with 3 related gifts inside -- a new doll, a jogging stroller, and fleece pj's for the new baby.
But I suspect the most memorable aspect of her birthday was the special treatment she enjoyed while traveling: a check-out person at
Au Bon Pain gave her a bag of cookies; the flight attendants gave the birthday girl a bag filled with extra snacks from the flight; and the car rental agency gave her a bag of Cracker Jacks.
While in Florida Bryn had a great time playing with cousin Sam and his dog Rio. I can't wait to see pictures of Bryn in the fancy dress that she wore to the wedding; Ken said people stopped in their tracks and commented on Bryn's unique dress.
It was so strange being at home without Bryn for three days. Without someone to quibble with, Luke was on his best behavior, and the house was
surprisingly quiet. Tomorrow we're taking cupcakes to school, and her party at Build-a-Bear Workshop is this Sunday,
so Bryn's fifth birthday celebration will continue, and this time I'll be a full participant and witness to all of the festivities. :)