Gaby is 6

I can't believe Gaby is six years old! We had her big birthday party yesterday here at the house. She requested a "rockstar" party where she and her friends could sing along to their favorite songs.

Kristin did an amazing job of decorating the house and making it feel like a special day. We had a big jumpy house I'm the driveway and tables and chairs set up for twenty-five of Gaby's friends.

Gaby was absolutely glowing. It was really nice to see her so happy, not just for herself but also cheering on her friends as they sang. She was by far the most animated girl in the room, dancing to each of the songs that her friends sang and generally loving every minute.

The night before the party she had a sleepover with two of her friends here at the house. They ate popcorn and watched a movie (barbie magic of Pegasus) before going to bed. I brought down the popcorn to the girls and Gaby asked if I would sir with her so she wouldn't be scared. I said of course and sat with her in an overstuffed chair as she watched.

It was truly one of life's sweetest moments. Then they went to bed and proceeded to hide, giggle, and generally raise a ruckus until I had to go down to the bedroom and sternly warn them that part of the idea of a sleepover is actually sleeping...