A month after her real birthday, we finally managed to have a “cake party” for Evera.  It’s hard to believe our baby girl is 5 years old already, although in some ways, with her independence, adventurous spirit, and leadership traits, this girl seems like she has been 5 for the last 4 years or so.  She keeps herself busy making new friends (whether we’re school, Costco, or the DMV), skipping around without a care in the world, carting her stuffies around, packing for trips 6 months in advance, making up songs, and disciplining her cat.  Last night she tried on a fairy dress that her friend, Sabine, gave her for her birthday, and allowed me to take a couple of photos before she moved on to her next activity.  Here’s our much loved, not-so-little-anymore fairy.