Riley's Real Birthday

We did have a wonderful day on Riley's actual birthday. Phil was able to be home that day, as her birthday landed on a Tuesday. She requested his famous chocolate-chip pancakes to start off her day, and then we all took her to the bus stop. After she boarded, I ran over to the school to drop off her birthday cupcakes. She was very excited to share those with her friends and to receive her birthday crown from her teacher.

Jeremy is ready to celebrate!

For dinner, Riley requested one of her favorite dinners: macaroni and cheese baked in the oven. It's become one of our family favorites, too! After dinner, we took the whole family over to the kids' favorite ice cream shop, and Phil got to experience it for his first time.

Jeremy enjoying some Superman ice cream.

It's a shock that my child chooses chocolate.

We came home, and Riley opened her presents from us and from Jeremy. He was so excited to pick out his gift for her. He even made her a card. It's hard to believe that she's 6, but I seem to feel that way every time the kids celebrate a birthday.

Opening the cards that arrived in the mail.

Riley figuring out who they're from.

Showing off her new toy.

And testing out Jeremy's gift to her.