A Half Birthday Party?

Well, I have definitely just found a silver lining in the fact that all three of our girls have birthdays within 30 days of each other.  You see, if you have not had the 1/2 birthday syndrome enter your home....be thankful.  It is in full force here on Van Dorn since, well, kindergarten began.  These kids are o.b.s.e.s.s.e.d with who is older.  And if you have a half behind your number age that is like already being the next number, apparently.  So, since we have been waiting for like, ever 6 months, I thought it only appropriate to celebrate such a momentous occasion.  

Because my Saturdays start at 6 a.m. in Walmart, which is a whole 'nother post, I was not here for breakfast on this half birthday morning.  This was a little something I had Man do without them knowing there was anything special going on in the "wings".

Are you not impressed?  a.) That he made those cute heart shaped pancakes. b.) That he put them on cute plates. AND c.) That he remembered to take a picture!  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Man...

So, we went about our day and we overdid it a little because Addison was ready for bed at like 6 p.m.  We gave each other that look...you know...this is supposed to be fun and now it is going to be miserable.  'Cause we all know that a 3 year can make or break anything.  

So, we stuck them in the shower and said, "Have fun!"  And they did.  Then we got them out and told them to pick out their favorite princess dress and put it on.  Ok, they were excited and inquisitive, of course.  Then we dolled up their wet hair and made them stand in the bathroom and wait for the magic word.  And they did.  And this is what they saw when they ran out and we yelled, "Happy Half Birthday!"

Ok, my night was made.  Their faces were priceless and they totally "got it."  

Then I put out the spread.  From scratch (Grandma North would be so proud) Italian meatballs skinny style 

with the fixings...

and then there was dessert.  There had to be dessert, right?  Or should I say birthday cake piled high with everything that is right in life...

There was nothing skinny about that, except my piece.

And then there were wishes...

And what's a half birthday party without a gift?  Oh yes, I.am.crazy!

And no, we didn't forget Allye...

We actually think she wins the biggest prize for surviving this craziness for 6 months!

And when your six year old asks when your half birthday is, you know you might have just started something...