This day is always a nostalgic one for me. I wasn’t sure I’d have more babies after Laina was born. You can read all about the ordeal in part I., part II., and part III. of her birth story (be warned, there’s some foul language in those posts), but I’ll save you the clicks and tell you now that it was traumatic for both of us. Laina was born with a giant bruise on her forehead and I endured a six hour surgery that required six blood transfusions and a painful night in the ICU. My brother, being the sentimental gem that he is, gave me permission to stop having babies after that. It was his way of telling me I had scared the shit out of the family. Pardon my french.
That baby is five years old today and every bit as amazing now as she was the day she was born.
For her birthday I made her a Purple House cake and when it was finished she smiled and said, “Mom! Dats jest what my purple house looks like!!”
She said her favorite part of the day was opening presents…
My favorite part of the day
Was remembering how lucky I am to have such happy, healthy, growing, amazing babies.
Here’s one minute of Laina talking candidly about her purple house…and a snippit of her adorable chipmunk dance:
Michelle says
Happy birthday, Laina!
Kimmy says
Awww….Happy Birthday Laina!!! May you have many more fun days ahead. Oh, and get that purple house! :o)
Bobbie (mymamaruns) says
Happy Birthday to your big girl!
On a side note, I think we have the same furniture! :)
Julie@my5monkeys says
Happy Birthday to her :0 )
Scargosun says
I never read the story before. I am at my desk almost in tears. I am SO glad you are still here. :)
Rachel says
Absolutely adorable!! Loving that purple house cake!!
Jennifer says
Aw, happy birthday sweet girl. The ones we have to fight the hardest for are the ones that will take care of us.
Jayme says
Goodness you make some adorable kids!
Happy birthday, Laina!
What a huge ordeal it was for you to get her here. Crazy!
Michelle @ Le Poppy Design says
Get that girl in some bootie shorts and a bra-top! Did you SEE those dance moves? Those “Put A Ring On It” dancers better make room for one more!
Los says
Awww … shucks … I think I got some dust in my eyes!
Jessica says
Oh my gosh! Can I just tell you that I think that’s absolutely, positively adorable? I love the way that you talk just like her.
Now…I’m going to watch the video – can’t wait!
Sweet Tea says
Who wouldn’t love someone who loves a Purple House?!
Adorable Birthday Girl!!
Jessica says
“In a bunk bed….wif my dogs…and the cat.” Haha! I love it!
lori says
Aww, happy birthday to your beautiful little girl!
Jen says
She is just adorable but I am sure that you know that. She is so special to have a mom like you and you are so blessed to have a daughter like her. I am so glad to get to know her through you and this blog. :)
Happy Birthday, Laina.
Jess says
Happy Birthday Laina! That imagination is fantastic. She’s going places ya know. Good places…and yes, I got that all from her big birthday where she turns five. :)
Katherine says
Congrats to the birthday girl. There is nothing like a birthday to make us moms feel all nostalgic about them being born and growing up. And to suddenly question where the time has gone.
Michelle says
Happy birthday Laina! The video of her is adorable!
alexis says
three things:
1) you are gorgeous.
2) your kids are adorable–i have a little brother named kainoa.
3) i forgot the third thing, but love your blog.
Justine says
What an amazing imagination she has!!! And her eyes when she’s talking about the house and the forest and Sparkles are sooooooo serious. She’s gorgeous!
Happy birthday, Laina!!!
Justine :o )
Amanda says
What an awesome mom you are to make that sweet cake!!!!!!
Jenn @ That Just Happened says
So cute! Happy Birthday!
Tracy P. says
I hope she and the dogs drive over to my house some day. I’ll paint it purple if I have to. My blog is purple. Will that do? Love her!
Happy birthday, Laina!!
Trudy says
Happy Birthday to Laina! Adorable video and the photos are great too.
BigMamaCass says
Awww Happy Birthday Laina! What a great video!!! She is so cute! :)
Erin says
Happy Birthday Beautiful Girl!
Stephanie @ The Blue Zoo says
How sweet!! Happy Bday little cutie!
I am loving age 5. My 5 yr old twins say the cutest things!
Clover says
AWWWW! Happy birthday to Laina! You guys have the same eyes. Awesome purple house cake.
Foursons says
I’m going to have to go back and read your terrifying story. I love to watch train wrecks too, in case you were wondering.
Laina is such a doll. Happy 5th Birthday to that sweet girl!
Foursons says
Oh, and I love that you made her a purple house cake. You pretty much rock.
Jen says
Happy one-day late birthday, Laina! You bettter be nice to your mommy after all that birthing drama!
Kat, you are the best mom ever for that purple cake! So cute.
Erin says
GREAT cake!
Allison @ Alli 'n Son says
Happy birthday Laina! Love the purple house cake.
Otter says
Happy Birthday Laina. She is cute and very imaginative.
Mom Taxi Julie says
Happy Birthday Laina
Bethany says
Aw, what a cute little baby she was! Happy late birthday to her! :)