I'm 5! And there's fireworks!

Princess D had her 5th birthday yesterday. She had just wrapped up "diva for a week" at one set of grandparents, and we were off to swim, eat, and hang out with another. She was the center of attention, and her siblings were okay with it. It was amazing. What was really amazing though, is down at the lake they were doing fireworks a day early, on July 3rd. She was convinced it was just for her. We told her the story of bringing her home on the fourth of July, and watching the county fireworks display from our driveway.
She made off like a little bandit too. She had a brand new camera from us. She had a new scooter that's purple from grandma and grandpa W. But the present that took the cake was from my parents. They gave her a music box, with a dancing Cinderella. She didn't know such an amazing thing existed. She'd open the lid, and just watch her dance. Then close it and wind it, (by rotating the entire box.) Then she'd just open it and stare in wonder again. Grandpa W tried to get her attention for a photo shoot, but she was too absorbed in this new miracle. A box. That was just hers to put her stuff in....and it made music. What a miracle.

I'm sure the music box will be a favorite for years to come. Even after Cinderella doesn't dance anymore. A little space of your own is an amazing thing when you share a room. For Princess D, I think this was the best birthday ever.