When did the 100th day of school become a holiday? I tried googling it to find out but only found a TON of activities, worksheets, party ideas and favors, etc. focused on the day. Whenever it became a noteworthy day was after I was through school. I was deprived I guess. Not only did Evan have a project in which he was to do something with 100 things (as you can see, he and I constructed an army fort out of 100 Q-tips), he also made a necklace out of 100 fruit loops, had to do school work in 100 seconds, and other fun 100 themed stuff.

In my effort to find the history of the holiday, I even found this link to a song written to commemorate the day. If I were in school, I think I’d celebrate the 90th day–isn’t that the halfway point? But, I guess that’s not really the point.

yes, Drew is wearing pink boots. Such is life as third born.

My first ilife 09 project in celebration of Ashlyn’s birthday festivities…

A bittersweet day for me. My sweet Ashlyn is 5. What a fun day it was to celebrate the day with her. She was so gracious with her gifts, allowing Drew to help her open each one (mind you, this was after he threw a fit demanding that it was his birthday and no one else’s). She was so happy to be 5. Here are some examples of her birthday joy:

Scene: Sitting at lunch at Chick Fil A.
Kelly: So, Ash, does it feel different to be 5?
Ashlyn: (takes a moment to ponder) yes, it does feel a little bit different. I AM big now.

Scene: We’re walking in the parking lot after having lunch. She’s licking her ice cream and not totally clued into what she’s doing.
Kelly: Stay close to me, Babe. Cars may not see you, but they will always see me.
Ashlyn: Well, now that I’m big, they will probably see me.

later…

Ashlyn: I’m so glad I’m 5 because now I’m almost 6 and Evan is 6.

Enjoy these pictures…I enjoyed finding them. But, it did make me a little bit sad to know that she really is almost 6 and then almost 7 and on and on. Can’t she just stay little forever?

Ashlyn today, sporting her cool birthday girl shirt which will be worn tomorrow too and probably the next day.
Ashlyn celebrating her fourth birthday with friends.
Ashlyn at her third birthday party–a princess party at the muffin store.
Ashlyn at age 2.
Ashlyn at age 1 at Chuck E Cheese.