Yesterday was IzzyB’s 6th birthday. I’m so glad to be here in Colorado to celebrate with her. I planned the day off a while ago hoping I could participate in whatever was planned. Turns out Ashley took the day off too and there were lots of plans. I asked Ashley if I could join and she said yes.

We went to The Urban Farm for a meet and greet. It was an amazing place; smelled just like my Grandpa and Grandma’s place in Salt Lake City. So many memories came to my mind.

Then we spent some time at Stanley Marketplace (I think that’s what it is called). I had a peach tea drink from Bad Peach Cafe that was absolutely amazing. We walked around for a bit as we were waiting for the paint gun adventure to open. There’s a little park there so IzzyB was able to enjoy that for a bit.

Then it was time to head to All About Smash, this is a rage and paint splash room. IzzyB wasn’t quite old enough to do the rage room so we did the splash room. When she’s 11 we can do the rage room and she’s looking forward to that.

This photo was taken before we started. We were allotted 20 minutes.

It didn’t quite land with IzzyB. She lasted about 3 minutes and then wanted to leave. She got some in her mouth and felt like we were focusing on shooting her with the paint too much. She’s only six after all. So we left the room and cleaned up. There was an air hockey table right beside the rooms so IzzyB and Ashley had some fun with that.

After this adventure, it was time for lunch at Dave and Buster’s. IzzyB really scored and we had so much fun!

Whew…….. we then went to IzzyB’s house and she had a birthday cupcake (which she’d been asking for all day) and we played a bit. Watch until the end for a Luka butt bomb.

We also relaxed with some youtube videos. I sat on the sofa with her cuddled by me and out of the blue… “I love you Grammy”. Melts my heart when she does that.

Before long it was time to head to Colore. This is IzzyB’s favorite restuarant – ‘they have the best noodles’. Her “cousins” also came just like last year. These are Ashley’s close friends who have children close to IzzyB’s age. They are so cute and we had a great dinner and celebrated with birthday cupcakes.

It was truly an incredible birthday celebration and I feel truly blessed to celebrate it with her. I love you so much IzzyB! You are growing up to be an amazing Soul with a beautiful heart and smile, just like your Daddy (who is *the* best Dad in the whole world and I’m not kidding!).