Ruby is 5!

We celebrated Ruby's 5th birthday & it was such a fun day. Ruby has been counting down the days until her birthday for months now, so when the day finally came she could hardly contain her excitement. She is so fun to celebrate because she just loves and appreciates every little thing that I do for her so much. She's such an awesome 5 year old, & has grown up so much in the last year. I adore this girl & have a feeling this is going to be her best year yet. We're going with the every other year party tradition, so this year was an off year, but she requested a unicorn birthday. We celebrated all day long, had family over for a little celebration, and took her to "the castle' (Golfland) and played in the arcade per her request. On the drive home we told her the story of the day she was born & then she asked to hear it over & over again. From day one this girl has brought sunshine & happiness into our lives & we are the luckiest to have her in our family. Happy Birthday Ruby!!!
She requested banana pancakes for breakfast
 


I decorated her room while she was asleep & she woke saying, "Awww, oh my gosh, awww!"She loved it!
 
Her All About Me poster for preschool.



Unicorn cake


Yep, this happened.

I love the way Ruby can love all the princess stuff as much as she loves a sword.


And now, sweet Ruby, here are some things that I want you to remember:
1. I listened to Etta James' "At Last" on repeat after you were born. it described the way I felt about you so perfectly. Anytime I hear it now a rush of memories comes flooding back. It will forever be the song that makes me think of you.
2. You are so good. You have such a tender heart & have had such empathy for those around you from the time you were tiny. You will make mistakes in this life for sure, but don't forget that you are good to the core.
3.Take time for the elderly. Spend time with them, be patient with them, & learn from them. It won't be time wasted.  
4. Life doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful.
5. Your body is not your masterpiece. You have so much more to offer this world than a beautiful exterior. Take care of yourself, but don't waste time obsessing or comparing. Get up, get ready, & then get to work.

 
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