Rory's Birthday Week Begins

When a girl turns 5, what better way to celebrate than to set aside a WHOLE WEEK and to invite friends and family to MULTIPLE EVENTS?!

Nonna and Aunt Sydney initiated Birthday Week with a pasta party and homemade cupcakes.

Yes, Aven liked those cupcakes! Yes, my child needs to be taught better table manners.

Look at that smile!

Look at that envy!

Aunt Sydney helped Rory learn how to use her new hi-li sticks!...

... while Nonna took a much deserved break from the action.

Here they are enjoying a quieter moment in front of the television.