Happy Birthday, Cassie!

Today, my little girl is 5. Where has the time gone? She'll be starting school in the Fall. She's such a little pre-teenager (already?) that when I told her I needed a picture of her this morning, this is what I got:



Hey, at least it wasn't a "talk to the hand" picture. What a brat. And yes, I've brushed her hair since then ;)

Cassie is my little girl. When she smiles, she smiles with her entire face and can light up a room. When she cries, she breaks your heart into a million pieces. And yes, she uses both to manipulate people and she knows it. But it's okay, everyone is aware of it, so that makes it okay, right? She's beautiful and smart and sweet and always has a hug for (almost) anyone that asks. If you ask her whose girl she is, she'll promptly tell you "Momma's Girl" - very well trained.

Happy Birthday, sweetheart. I hope you have a great time at your party. More later on that :)

I took this one a couple of days ago. She and Julie are "like a pair of mandarin ducks" (hehehe, been reading Snow Flower and The Secret Fan) - Julie is going to be so confused those first few days when Cassie starts school. She's giving Julie a PB treat here :)