June 9, 2009 "The 5th Birthday"

We started the day off shopping at Kmart. Karlie had some gift cards from her birthday and said she wanted a new outfit. She ended up with 2 swimsuits, a summer tan outfit (if it ever gets warm enough), and some hot pink tights with stars on them. She dresses herself all up in the tights, a ruffled jean skirt, pink shirt, and new jewelry. Headed out again at 1PM to get her ears pierced. Auntie Susie, Mitch, Ashley, Nick, & Steph got her a gift cert. to get it done. It's been something she's been asking for for at least 2 years. I told her she couldn't until she was 5. She didn't cry or anything. She held my hand and said ouch mom, ouch, ouch, ouch. The lady could only do one ear at a time, too. After the first ear, Karlie peaked in th mirror to see how it would look, then again after her second. She did so good. Headed out again with dad and Tanner to pick up a little surprise. Kittens! One for each of them and then they can keep each other company. They are so cute. Black and white patches. Karlie named hers Casey, and Tanner named his Panda. He really wanted Alligator, but mom talked him out of it :) We finished off the night with Karlie's T-ball game. So cute to watch. They are all visiting, drawing in the sand, waiting until someone tells them to run. Happy birthday little girl! Love you!