Monday, May 14, 2012

Cowgirl's 7th Birthday

My little cowgirl got on my blog the other night and stared at pictures for oven two hours.  She studied everything in every single picture.  It made me feel sad about not updating my blog to preserve our family's memories.  So I'm starting with Sunshine's  birthday party, which was back in September.




The invitations were really fun.  I bought some used jeans at the thrift store and cut the pockets off.  I added a bandanna and the actual invitation inside the pocket.

All the little cowpokes!

Our favorite friend and teacher, Mrs. McHugh, brought Sunshine's favorite horse, Smokey.  Having Smokey at the party was the hi-light of Sunshine's day.  All the little cowgirls took turns feeding Smokey some carrots right out of the garden.
                                                                                           

Smokey and Kat smiling for the camera. 

                                                  Panning for gold - so much fun on a hot day!


We also played "toss the snake into the bucket".  I'm sure there's a more clever name for this game, but it doesn't really matter.  It was a ton of fun for the kids.


Little Lynley loved panning for gold.  In fact, she loved it sooooooo much that she decided to just jump on it!


The Cowgirl and her Pa. :)





Make a Wish!! 
Her sweet daddy made her cake (again!)

Time to open some presents..

 Cowbaby!

The Birthday Cowgirl with Ma, Pa, and Sis.

Aunt Madeline.  So happy to have her in town!

 Our little Western town




Neighborhood friends are the best!


"Popping the Pigs!"



My favorite part of Sunshine's birthday was hearing her say her prayers that night, thanking God for such a special birthday party.   Happy Birthday, sweet girl!