Six years old.

The birthday girl. 

 

I remember when I turned six.  I think it may be the first birthday I remember.  I have seen pictures of my other parties but for six years old I have my own memories.  Delaney, my niece, turned six last month.  I wanted to provide the picture memories but I am hoping she has her own memories from this party for years to come. 

The birthday brother. 

Some of the party goers. 

When I turned six our family was living in Virgina.  My memories include getting overalls as my main gift.  Awesome.  I also remember going to the circus (in my overalls) and getting called down to the center ring with all the other kids that were there for their birthdays.  I remember being slightly shocked that I shared my birthday with other kids.  What?!?  I thought I was the only one born on that day.  Weird.  Oh, how narrow our view of the world is as a child.  

Delaney taking some time for a picture with me.  Sure love this girl! 

All the kids are checking out each others donkey tails.  Nothing like some old fashioned "Pin the tail on the donkey." 

 Here are the results. 

 My rocking sister made these sweet cakes. 

 

And the cool Mom (my sis)  that put it all together...

Cat Stevens and Classical music

When I was a little girl I took dance classes for a short time but moved onto piano lessons.  I did however, continue to dance in my own way.  I have memories of dancing in our living room to Cat Stevens and classical music.  Sometimes I wish I had stuck with the dance classes.  I have no skill in dancing now that I am an adult.  When you are a little girl you can dance anyway you want and everyone thinks it cute and delightful.  That does not continue to into womanhood.  Bummer.  I have three nieces that are taking dance classes and I had the joy of going to their recital.    

Aren't they wonderful?  

This last picture is not of a relative but of a little girl that refused to dance.  I had to work hard to control from laughing too loud.  Her face tells the whole story of how she feels about dancing.  Children are truly a gift from God, even when they have attitude like this one.  I feel so blessed to have so many nieces and one nephew so close by. 

I need to get myself some Cat Stevens and classical music.  I can still dance in my living room when no one is watching right?