Esme's Fifth Birthday: Home Highlights

The day after the Frozen party was Esme's actual birthday. We kept it super simple, with a Daddy/Esme date in the afternoon, Esme's choice of mac 'n' cheese for dinner, and homemade ice cream and presents before bed.

Graham understands the presents thing all too well now; he was ready and waiting to help Esme with her unwrapping. (Actually he all but unwrapped one solo before we even started.)

Matthew was our resident card-reader.

Thank you, Aunty Shanny!

Everyone very intent on the cool card from Papa Don and JanJan:

Meg and Matthew's gift was this musical, snow-globe tipped Elsa wand.

They got big hugs for that.

And her special gift from Mommy and Daddy:

Whatever it is, she likes it!

It's...

...an Elsa dress!

Queen Elsa attended by her loyal handmaiden and manservant:

Happy Birthday, sweet and silly girl! You are greatly loved and cherished!