Ali's birthday party!

So, it's taken me a while to post Ali's birthday. It seems like today is the first time I've actually had some down-time! We had a lot of fun- 9 little girls in a group is always interesting! We played games, made jewelry and decorated cupcakes...well, cupcakes and our faces! I can honestly say, I'm glad it's over! After Ali's party she got dressed up in her favorite "princess dress" (which is really a costume she's had for over 2 years...she says she just pretends that it's pink... ) and was playing outside when Jon came home and surprised her with her new bike.  She didn't get it for a minute...but she was THRILLED when she figured it out!