Happy Birthday Tyler-5 years old!

Tyler's 5 years old and VERY excited about it!

She was showered with love, attention and gifts.We started with a joint celebration the night before with a lil cake and dinner for Tyler and Grandpa Jackson.

Grandpa Tom's birthday was on the 7th!

Tyler loves her new Rollarblades-and after only a few short days she's gotten quite good on them.

On her birthday she invited a few girlfriends (payton & maliya) from school over for a party.

We made necklaces

dressed up as princesses

and decorated cupcakes

Then we opened gifts-I don't know who was more excited the receiver or the giver.

That evening when Dad got home we finished the celebrations by opening the rest of the gifts. It was just as exciting as the evening before, at least for Tyler. Poor McKenna had been a good sport as long as she could and like any kid her age started to have a breakdown, although she quickly recovered and came back down for the rest of the party.

She got games & puzzles, a new pony, squinkies and a personalized coloring book she's dying to make.

Tyler's always been good at sharing and wanted everyone to help with the last gift-a new comforter.

Then everyone got together to play with the toys.

She had a pretty great birthday!

A little about Tyler at 5 years old:

Tyler is still quite the peacemaker who loves everyone and doesn't want to make anyone feel bad or left out, including her collection of stuffed animals.

Tyler is incredibly smart, is willing to try new things and catches on quickly because she will practice until she gets really good at it. She loves to learn and to help with EVERYTHING, and always wants to be doing something, NOT watching tv unless it is her favorite show, The Wild Kratts.

She loves school and her new friends, singing primary songs, her chickens, and playing with her siblings (whether its Barbies, My Little pony or polly pockets with McKenna or riding the stick horse or playing cars with Tate). She loves being chased by her Dad, cuddling with Mom and playing games with grandma. She also loves to color, paint, and create things-she's quite the artist. Her favorite singers are Taylor Swift and Jennifer Nettles aka Sugarland, although her favorite non-church song is Jake Owen's Barefoot Blue Jean Night.

She often has a hard time falling asleep at night her mind is so busy and can be found reading, playing with McKenna or rearranging her bed.

We Love you Tyler and we're still glad your part of our family!