happy birthday queen b

Berkley got a "big girl room" for her birthday this year. With her starting kindergarten, we decided it would be a good time to update. She had a great iron bed that I had found at an antique store, but it was small. It wasn't even a true twin. We decided it was time for her to get a bigger bed, which in turn meant new bedding and a new "room" in a sense. She was really excited. Marmie and JT delivered her new bed a few days before her birthday along with a desk and chair, which she loved. After all, she was going to need a place to do her homework, right? Now that she had a big bed, she needed something to put on it. We let Berkley help us pick out what kind of bedspread she wanted. We had narrowed it down to a couple of choices, but she held firm on her first decision. She wanted the "owl" bedding. She was so proud to get it on her new bed, and she really likes her new room. She has informed us that she is ready for sleepovers now!!!She loves her new owl pillow!

Since Berkley's birthday fell on a school day today, we decided to have a family celebration at the pool after school. After all, we wanted to enjoy the pool before it was closed until next summer. Marmie and JT met us there along with Chris, Amy and Dane.

Dane is learning to love the water almost as much as our little b's. No telling what he will be doing next summer!

Beckham had a great time in the pool trying to "surf" with Uncle Chris.

And of course, since Beckham was doing it, Brenner had to try it too. JT gave him some help.

It wasn't long before Berkley requested to go to the diving pool. She was definitely ready to show off a little at her birthday celebration. First she jumped off backwards...

Then she talked Uncle Chris into jumping off with her at the same time!

And finally, she showed off her front flip she had been working on. (Yes, I realize it looks more like a dive!) But impressive nonetheless.

Of course, Berkley wasn't the only one jumping. Beckham joined in on the fun too.

And you better believe Brenner wasn't going to be left out. He did some fine jumping as well. (And Daddy was in the water to catch him!)

We all had a great time at the pool and had it almost all to ourselves. (I guess since it was a school night!) After we swam, we all ate dinner together and celebrated with chocolate milkshakes. It is always fun to celebrate birthdays with family.

Happy Birthday Berkley. I can't believe how much you've grown up. You have such a nurturing spirit, a creative mind and a fine sense of fashion. We are so blessed to have you in our family.