The Birthday Girls

I always forget how close our two May birthdays are until they are upon us.  We're lucky to have our little May girls.  But with two birthdays within five days, our celebration this year ended up stretching into almost two weeks of special fun.  We felt really lucky this year.

Sadie's birthday comes first.  Her actual birthday came on the most chaotic day in recent memory, but we managed to eat out both lunch and dinner to help focus on the birthday girl.  Plus, I got to do a birthday presentation for her at school (showing family pictures and sharing a fact sheet with her preschool buddies).

 Chick-Fil-A birthday lunch.  Sadie asked me to explain why there were cows all over a chicken place.  She thought their marketing strategy was terribly clever after she understood it!

Decked out with the crown and wand they gave her at preschool

SmashBurger for birthday dinner

But, of course, there had to be a party.  This year I was keen to separate the celebrations (up to this point, we've done joint birthday parties for Sadie and Tessa).  Sadie's one wish for her birthday this year was to "pet a pink pig that's not muddy."  Not exactly the easiest request to fulfill, I'll tell you.

 Yep, she petted that little clean, pink friend in the background

But it happened!  Wheeler Farm was just what we needed to fit the bill.  Sadie got to bring her best friend with her.  We petted animals, played at a playground, and took a lovely wagon ride.  I think our birthday girl was happy.

 By the Rabbit Hutch

 On the Wagon

Tessa's birthday was the next day, on Mother's Day.  I cannot believe she's three now!

We went to church and then had a family party at home.  She got a new baby and a stroller.  She was thrilled!

She also had some Dora cupcakes.  My parents flew into town that day and got to participate in the festivities.  Her celebration extended through the week.  We took the train downtown to enjoy City Creek.  We also had a day of swimming.  It's always fun when my folks are around!

 A little mid-week picnic we had at the park

 Sadie loves a good train ride

 City Creek fun with grandparents!

 Taking in the glorious fountain

 A poolside milkshake.  What more could a girl ask for?

My brother and sister-in-law hosted a pool party for the family all day yesterday.  As usual, I was too busy making sure nobody drowned to get good photos!

And while I guess I succeeded in separating out their parties, I didn't separate them here.  Oh, well.  There's always next year!