Malan Mayhem: Finally five!

So sweet little Paige turned the big 5 on Sunday! The birthday adventures began on Saturday at her friend birthday party. She wanted a baby doll birthday party (despite the fact that only one little girl was invited and the rest boys). I tried to persuade her into a gender neutral party theme to no avail. What can I say, she just LOVES baby dolls. In fact she asks for them for EVERY occasion- and typically wants more than one. She always talks about her dolls (by name), and often brings up what she wants to be when she grows up... a mother of course! In fact in a recent recorded interview by cousin Breezy she stated when she grows up she wants to have 22 boys and 22 girls. When asked how they will get anywhere she stated that she would "have 3 mini vans". We'll see how that all holds up, but I can attest to the fact that she must have at least 22 baby dolls. Well the party went very well, the boys came to a princess party last year and a baby doll party this year. We'll have to see what they put up with next year.

At the friend party we had dancing, food, games, and presents.

This is Paige's very best friend. She just loves Kaden- in fact she tells everyone that she plans on marrying him. Well the good news is that for now Kaden loves Paige as much as she loves him. And he clearly knows what she likes, since he gave her this Barbie doll for her birthday.

Then on Sunday morning we did a special breakfast and presents from family.

Here is a special gift (pillowcase) made for Paige by Savannah. She loved it!

And a homemade doll from me... it is now named Jane.
Then in the evening we had a huge family party with dinner, more presents, and cake. Wow was she ever spoiled! She loved everything she was given!

Here she is with a ginormo giraffe from Aunt Hailey. That thing has already caused it's share of fights between Paige and Lydia. Sigh......

Here she is with yet another baby doll complete with grocery cart and it's own food storage (currently scattered throughout the family room) from Grandma and Grandpa Dana. Her name is Shelby.