She's 5!!!!!!!!

We took Ila to a special birthday dinner at Oh's Osaka in Medford because she had been wanting to go to the restaurant where they cook the food in front of you. It was really sweet. She looked so cute in her birthday dress and she loved the fried rice.

THE HUGE UNICORN CAKE was a huge hit. It was made with love by Grandma Kris. Ila wanted a pink and white unicorn cake and that's what she got...complete with a gold horn and cotton candy clouds. The cake not only looked good, but tasted delicious. Of course it was made from scratch. My mom is amazing!

I don't think Ashlynn minded sharing her daddy for a few minutes.

Wii Dance competition between Uncle Eric and Ila. I think Ila let him win:) By the way, that was the best surprise! Ila's Uncle Eric, Aunt Allison and Cousin Luci showed up at the party and we didn't know they were coming. They drove all the way from Portland. We all loved seeing them and are looking forward to more time with them now that Eric has only 3 more weeks of his residency. Great job getting through a grueling 11 years of medical school and residency. Can't wait to celebrate!

These two cousins could not be any cuter together. We love you Natalie Grace Heuberger!

So much for a little relaxing by the pool. Aunt Mimi, you're the best.

On her 5th birthday, Ila Sage got to teach her Grandad Les how to make and eat a s'more. Can you believe it was his first time trying one? I don't think it was his last. He likes his sweets after dinner so I'm sure next time he's down Ila will be glad to remind him how to make one.

It was another special birthday weekend for Ila with all of her family here. The cousins have so much fun together and get along great. It was a landmark get together because Ila didn't have one single melt-down. She was awesome! She has really matured this last 6 months. She is very excited about summer and she's definitely looking forward to kindergarten in the fall. I guess it's inevitable...the growing up thing. But I wish it wasn't happening so fast!