Well Mikey is finally 6 years old and he is so chuffed!! He says that now he and Jamie are really twins as they are both 6 years old today!!! We were up at 5:20am of course (who can sleep late on their birthday??) and Mikey was absolutely delighted with his presents.

He got a Manchester United T-shirt with Ronaldo on the back (can you believe his dad actually allowed us to buy it for him!!!) but the look on his face when he saw it was all worth it…. And we got him a small fuusball which just made his day! Jamie was also so excited that he ran up to me and gave me a huge hug and said: “Thank you, thank you mommy!” It was so precious….

Florence made Mikey a beautiful birthday cake which he decided to keep for this afternoon because Demi was still sleeping and he wanted her to see him blow the candles out again (I think he just likes all the attention he gets when he is blowing out the candles…) But Demi just loves parties so she will enjoy all the fuss later on…..

The boys have just left for school now – Mikey has karate this afternoon and Jamie has chess but after that, we will be going to Spur for our usual birthday celebration dinner of course! The boys are so excited!!!

Mikey’s party was on Saturday afternoon at the Action Soccer Arena in Meyersdal and they had a fantastic time!! All his school friends and family friends were there and they managed to play 2 serious games of soccer while the little ones (and some of the girls) played on the field next door….. Mikey and Jamie both scored a few goals and had a wonderful time. Mikey was given a trophy for being the birthday boy which was just the cherry on top!

The thing about having a photography business is that we always have a professional photographer on hand to take professional photos at all our events and birthday parties! Thank you Riani for taking such lovely pics for us – a birthday party is so special and they make memories which you will treasure forever so the photos really mean a lot to me… But then again, I really am passionate about photographs and about capturing life’s memories…. Now all I need is to make a personalised dvd of all the photos as the kids just love to see themselves on the TV (and that way we can post it on the net for Granny and Grandad to see)

Back to the party: Even though it was a soccer party, we had to have a Ben 10 cake and Ben 10 party packs which Mikey planned very diligently before the time…. It was a wonderful party and the kids had lots and lots of fun! Even Demi had a ball (no pun intended) – she really does think she is 6 years old and wants to do exactly what the boys do! She of course discovered the sweet table and like her brother had way too many sweets for a little one…. oh well, your brother only turns 6 once I suppose!!!

Thank you to all our friends and family for making it a special party! It means a lot to us to have all of you there! We missed Granny and Grandad but we will make up for it when we see you guys in a few weeks time….

To my special birthday boy Mikey, mommy loves you more than you can imagine! You fill our home with so much joy and we are so grateful to have you as part of our family…. I hope that your year as a 6 year old is filled with health and growth and learning and fun!!! May all your 6 year old dreams come true!!! Happy Birthday Mikey!!! Mwah!!!