kaylee turns 5!

yesterday i was able to go to lagoon for the first time in several years to celebrate luke's niece's 5th birthday! i love that angel of a little girl. kaylee never hesitates to compliment those around her. the first thing she said to me when we got to lagoon was, "lauren, i really like your hair today." (little did she know i had slaved away at it for 20 mins, convinced my hair was being THOROUGHLY uncooperative.) that little girl has a way with words & a way to make everyone around her feel loved! she is a perfect girl in every way & i am so glad to have been able to celebrate her birthday with her (& luke's amazing familia). here are some photos, mostly taken by luke's cousin shaela.

kaylee showing us how to prevent getting stung by a bee: FREEZE! it was so funny cuz right after this a guy literally jumped the fence in line cuz the bee was chasing him, & kaylee yelled, "HEY DUDE! DO THIS!" & struck her freeze pose. so funny.

waiting in line for dracula's castle. & not looking very attractive, might i add.

waiting in line for terror ride. me, cousin shaela, & luke's little sis marti.

sad i didn't get any photos with luke's older sister cass.

waiting to ride "jumpin' dragon." it's a little kid ride, but i won't lie, i was a TAD nervous for this one. i don't do too well on round and round rides (as i learned later on samurai), but kaylee held my hand the whole time & said, "don't be scared laur, just pretend to be a cheetah."

luke's best friend tim & his 2-year-old mason were able to join us for a few hours. luke is mason's godfather, & this little boy is one of the most well behaved i've ever met. he hardly made a peep the two hours they were there with us, except to say "choo choo!" for the train, & "look at the circles!" when he saw colossus.

all in all a lovely day.