6

June is a big month in our family. Two birthdays and Don and I's anniversary.

While Havana had her birthday party a couple of weeks before her actual birth day, that did not stop us from celebrating our sweet girl on June 30th, the day she was born six short long years ago.

Since we already had the big pool party shindig, we choose to be much more low key on the day Baby Girl turned 6.  I took the day off and took Havana on a surprise outing of a quiet, relaxing foot massage and pedicure. Along the way we stopped at Republic of Cake (the best bakers of cupcakes in all the East Bay!) and Havana indulged in two mini's when it was still the morning hours.

Before we left home, we sang to Havana and watched her open her presents. It was interesting to witness the difference in the girls. Amara is louder, more out going. Havana, she got quieter and more reserved with the spotlight on her. My decision to spend 1:1 time with her in nurturing environment was just perfect for her.

After a lovely morning together, we relaxed for several hours at home before heading out to dinner with our family and just a couple of friends. It was a very sweet way to end honoring the very sweet girl who graced our life just six short but long years ago.

Havana's new birthday dress. She is such a girly girl! She loved it!

Big Sis knows just how much Havana loves her dolls. So Amara worked for days on cutting out letters that she attached with colored string to each doll. The end result where Havana's dolls saying 'Happy Birthday Havana' .

They sure fight alot but Havana adores her big sister. Amara, while jealous, is also very protective of Baby Girl. This photo is symbolic of what lies beneath all the fussing and fighting; Sister Love. 

Reading the birthday cardsto Havana and (below) helping open her presents.

Havana and her Papa. Those two are quite a pair!