Shake, shake, shake your booty!

Another family day at Capital City Dance Studio. Kelsey is doing so well on the bar and working on her gymnastics.

Kelsey is 5!!!

My baby girl turned 5 today! She started off with a special note from Sparkle, her elf, telling her she would celebrate at Chuck E Cheese after dinner. Then, she headed to school for a small celebration with her friends.

Here is Ya-Ya helping the kids put sprinkles on their cupcakes.

Later in the evening Kelsey opened her presents from mommy, daddy, Ya-Ya, and Grampy. She got an Easy-Bake oven, a new party dress, earrings, Barbies...

 Any guesses on who bought this for her? Uh yea, Rusty!

We ate dinner at IHOP and then wrapped up the evening with games at Chuck E Cheese. Here is Kelsey and Chuck!

 

This year we had Kelsey's party at Gatti-town in Lexington. It was a huge mess. Originally I had her party planned for Gatti-town in Frankfort and a week before her party the owner called to tell me he was going out of business and had to shut down the restaurant that week. So, I was scrambling at the last minute to find a new location for her party. So, I went to the Gatti-town in Lexington and begged for them to give me the same deal they were going to honor in Frankfort and for the next weekend. They were so nice and accommodated us as much as possible. We didn't have the private party I wanted but they found us a party room and honored the flat fee he was going to give us in Frankfort. The Gatt-town in Lexington is much larger and has a TON of games and a full carousel. The kids had a great time and it ended up being perfect for her. Shew, we were so glad it all worked out!! So, here is Kelsey's cake...not my best work but she loved it.

 The Willhoite Brothers

Kelsey as Mary in the Christmas Play

Kelsey was Mary in her Christmas Play at school. She was so excited to carry baby Jesus on stage and sing her songs. When we found out she was going to Mary in her play she said, "Mom, aren't you glad I'm not going to be an animal!" We all cracked up! She was so excited and did a great job. Aunt Jane made her Mary outfit and it was beautiful.

Here she is on stage surrounded by the rest of the preschool students that are playing stars, trees, lights, animals, Joseph...

Shrek Ice!

Here is our Nashville trip to see Shrek the Halls on Ice at the Gaylord. It was 7 degrees in this huge refrigerated building but the ice sculptures were beautiful!

Whoo! Cold bottoms!

Kelsey loved the ice slide.

Here is the whole Shrek Family!!

We wrapped up our trip with shopping at the Opry Mills and a yummy dinner at The Rainforest Cafe. It was another fun weekend in Nashville!!

Wonder Woman

Kelsey was a super hero for Halloween! She would tell everyone that she had super powers and could fly! Overall, it was a fairly warm Halloween so she was able to go without a jacket. However, we had the cover on the golf cart and heated it with a portable heater. So she'd run to a house and then back into the golf cart to warm up again.

Of course, Mr. Mike and Mrs. Robin had plenty of good treats for Kelsey. She left there with a bucket full of treats!

Happy Jack's Farm

 Today we spent the day with friends at the pumpkin farm. Look how Kelsey is growing!!

Kelsey and her friend, Jasmine, were on the hunt for the BEST pumpkin.

Face painting time!!