We basically have a 4 day long party for Rachel. I can’t believe my little girl is 5!! We first had the home school group over to our house on Wednesday. What a fantastic day we all had swimming and sitting out in the sun talking relaxing and listening to the sounds of children playing. I always feel great after a Wednesday. I took my camera down stairs but never actually used it – sorry.
Thursday was her actual birthday
Opening presents
Rachel and Leitcho both got new dresses
Brother enjoyed ‘helping’ make the cakes
In the afternoon Rafe, Kara, Cameron and Kiara came around and the kids swam in the pool and generally had fun in the sun enjoying Rachel’s birthday with her.
We had her Mermaid under the sea party on Saturday
My beautiful mermaid and Shark Boy
Rachel and friends
Barbara made the most amazing cake – I don’t have any pictures of her blowing out the candle 
Tables
T-shirts from the party bags
the joy of being a child!
We then had a braai in the afternoon at Laura’s house and I went out to a club that night – but that is a whole blog on its own!
Wow! That looks like so much fun – and that cake is amazing!
Looks like a fantastic party – so nice to see pics of her and Rafe together, its a special friendship. And that last pic of her is wonderful, she’s an amazing little girl!
The party looks amazing. And Rachel looks like she had so much fun!
Such sweet pics – they had a lovely time the party was as always stunning
Looks like massive fun, if I could be a kid again (only knowing what I know now of course) I would jump at the chance. My Nephew wants a Lightening Mc Queen Party this year, last year he had a Tigger party and when my sister cut the Tigger shaped cake he started crying and told his mom that she is naughty for hurting Tigger LOL.
Love LOVE her outfit!! Very cool!Glad she’s had a special time
stunning
Oh Sally how much fun was that!!! Way to go!!!! Rachel is going to have SUCH fabulous memories when she gets to our age, lol!
That is an awesome party!! The cake was awesome.
It all looks so beautiful! Congrats on your little girl’s birthday.
it was a lovely party Sal.. thank you
xxx
It looks like everyone had so much fun. I love the T-shirts. Stunning cake too!!!
Looks like an amazing party!!!
Lovely pics Sally. I can’t believe how big she is already. I almost didn’t recognized Rafe.
Man I’m missing out.
Glad your girl had fun!
WOW what a fab party
Rachel is gorgeous and love her outfit and the cake!!!