Ava's 6th Birthday

Ava turned 6 on January 12.  We happened to be in Carmel a couple days before her birthday, so we had a small (well not really that small :)
celebration with the Titus family.

Chocolate eclair pudding cake...oh, so yummy!

The sweet birthday girl

Her real birthday fell on a Sunday, so after mass and a friend's birthday party, I surprised her by taking her to Build-A-Bear Workshop.  Every time we pass the Build-A-Bear store, my girls beg to go in there.  They talk about what it might be like inside.  Of all my girls though, Ava is the one that LOVES baby dolls and stuffed animals.  She has since she was 9 months old.  I knew this was a gift she would really appreciate!

Ava pushing the pedal to stuff the bear

Ava "fluffing" her bear at the bathing station

Picking out one outfit for her new bear

Dressing her bear

Typing her bear's birth certificate

Ava with "Lovey" her new panda bear

We planned to have her party the Friday after her birthday, but had to postpone until Sunday because of snow.  We ended up having a rainbow-themed birthday party with four of her closest friends.  They did a few crafts, ate cake, and had fun just playing together.

Ava's Rainbow cake

The surprise is on the inside!

First Craft: Painting doilies to glue on canvas bags

The rainbow painted doilies

Second Craft: Making gumball necklaces

The party girls with their gumball necklaces...best part is, they're edible!

Striking a pose

Game: Pin the cloud on the rainbow

Gift bags/buckets

Ava has such a sweet nature.  She is a little mother, always looking out for her little sisters.  She can be stubborn when it comes to discipline, but is often the one giving in when her sisters want their way.  She has a natural smile and a goofy nature, always making people laugh.  

I have a feeling she is going to be a big help when baby boy Klinker arrives!

Happy Birthday sweet Ava Bave!