Brooke’s 5th birthday party was butterfly themed and so we decorated the house with lots of butterflies to make it a ‘butterfly oasis’.  Initially, the party was planned to be outside with many butterflies flitting in the trees but several days of heavy rain moved the party inside.  We got creative putting the bounce house inside, leaving the playroom and kids rooms open for play, and put our paint a pot with butterfly sponges and plant that pot with butterfly friendly flowers in the garage.  It was a busy party and we were lucky to have  Ammy and Papa here to help!  Brooke loved her party and had a great time with her friends!  The next day was her real birthday and mother’s day and she enjoyed opening even more presents after sleeping in and having waffles for breakfast.  Then she got to play and relax with Ammy, Papa, Mommy, Daddy, and Alex.  We all went out for ice cream and Daddy and Papa make all us girls feel special with a cook to order dinner!