'Mommy, your polka dots are beautiful'

(Uber-cute birthday invite created with Picnik)

As in, my freckles.

A compliment as earnest and unique as this could only originate from my sweet, dearest Ava

(she told me this lastnight and I almost died from overwhelming sweetness overload-- true story.)

--who happens to be turning five in a week.

Happy face :)

Sad face :(

Confused face :/

A mixed bag of emoticon when you realize your baby's growing up.

Birthday Girl's cake request:

[drum roll inserted here]

A kitty cat cake.

To the liking of 'Marie'

from the Aristocats.

         Help.