Quincy had been counting down the days for weeks. She had been telling us what she wanted to do, where she wanted to go, and what she wanted as a gift for probably 11 months. Getting her ears pierced was at the top of her list when we told her she could get them done when she was 6 years old. But when it came down to the day she decided that she wouldn't like to sleep with them in while they healed up, so she decided not to do it yet.
Quincy could not wait to go to Build-a-Bear Workshop. We brought up the idea instead of getting her a few gifts, that she might enjoy for a few weeks, taking her to experience something new. Build-a-Bear seemed to be a good way to ease into experience type gifts, since she would leave with something in hand as well.
Quincy and I headed to the mall for a fun little date. I recorded her experience on my phone, but unfortunately, I'm still unsure about how to convert those videos so that I can use them in our vlogs. She thoroughly enjoyed it though and was very sweet the entire time.
My Little Pony is the theme she chose for her birthday party. I used rainbow colors to decorate and it all turned out super cute! Quincy wanted a fun fetti cake. I had made cupcakes the week before for her actual birthday. So I froze the rest of those and then also made a cake. I used Cake By Courtney's Strawberries and Cream cake recipe and then added sprinkles in the mix. It was delicious! Quincy invited a few little neighbor girls and then she wanted family there as well. The kids played pin the tail on Rainbow Dash. Her daddy drew the Rainbow Dash for it (he is very talented.) Then they also played a game with a bunch of toys all wrapped up in plastic wrap into a large ball. The kids had to roll a 1 to be able to start unwrapping the plastic wrap as fast as they can. The catch is that they have to do it with socks on their hands :) They all loved it, but it was hard for some to take turns at first. They all ended up with some fun toys though! Quincy cried a few times, Lucy cried a few times. But in the end, I think they all enjoyed themselves. And I'm glad the party is over until next time ;)
I can't believe Quincy is 6! Her birth and baby Quincy seem like yesterday. Time is such a crazy thing. But I have really enjoyed watching her personality come to life and see the caring and kind person she is becoming. I love you Quincy! Thanks for making me a mom.
