This year Jenna was super excited about her birthday. I think that it is age-related, not that any kid of any age dreads this day that they are the center of the world, but she was especially excited this year. The last time that she had a big friend party was when she turned 3. Unfortunately she a.) has a summer birthday and her mom didn't think to get addresses and keep up with friends, b.) her Primary classes have been small, and c.) we move too much to do a friend party in the past 4 years. We did a party with family, cousins and a friend of mine that has a couple of cute boys. Jenna was as much as 6 years the senior of the youngest and 2 years older than the next one to her age, but let me tell you that she didn't care! She had a blast! She didn't insist on any theme in particular and even told me as I was fussing over the cake that, "it is just gonna get messed up anyway, mom! We are gonna eat it!". She did have some requests: silly string, party hats, steamers, balloons, noise makers and a cake. Also donuts for breakfast, a happy meal lunch, and mashed potatoes with gravy for dinner. All of which was do-able, and we accommodated. Most of her ideas she copied directly from "If you throw a Pig a Party". She was so cute, and I know that she had a good day.
The cake was fun to make with her and luckily it turned out. I was skeptical as I was piecing her massive hips together and icing her crumbly torso. The kids especially liked eating her hair.
Thank you to all that came and love us near and far. Jenna knows that she is loved and that is something that all moms want for their babies- no matter how old.
Miss you Ma!
Happy Birthday Jenna Lou!
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