… and then she was 5.

Presents!
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Favorite breakfast – pancakes & sausage!
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& dot-painting!
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Then it was off to preschool. And then… The Mall of America! Dinner at The American Girl Restaurant followed by rides in Nickelodeon Universe. Gabriella did not have an American Girl doll before that night, and it was not our intention to buy a doll, but daddy is a big softy, & she knows how to win him over. It was so cute watching her excitement in that store. & those Bitty Babies are really cute!
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dinner with a borrowed doll


 


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Then Emily joins our family

 


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Benjamin waiting patiently to get back to the rides



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Happy Birthday, Dear Gabriella!

 



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Continuing the birthday celebration, we went  bowling with our family & great friends on Sunday.
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Best Buddies


 


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Last but not least, a birthday would not be complete without a few friends over for a party. So Monday after school, we did just that!IMG_3717cupcakes
Wow, what a birthday! We love you Gabriella and we’re so glad you enjoyed your birthday!

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