Julia's Birthday (Back-up Blogging)

Julia had a wonderful 8th birthday. We celebrated on the day of her birthday (that takes place the beginning of December), and then we celebrated with a little pajama party over the weekend. On her actual birthday, we opened presents had a Julia requested dinner of mac n cheese with hot dogs and salad, and then she opened presents from grandparents and her loving and devoted parents (me and her dad). We also allowed her to have breakfast in bed.

Here is a video of her and her "big" gift:

Lulu has already been living with us for a few days now. She loves our girls, and the girls love her. I think I am really liking this "family gift" thing we started with Lydia's birthday last summer. I wonder what the family can get for Saige's birthday? Fabulous pots and pans....a new knife set, a macbook....

Any way, back to Julia's birthday....her party was a lot of fun. She had some friends over, and we had a pajama party. (Not a slumber party though...thank goodness.) The kiddos came, watched a movie in their sleeping bags and pajamas in our basement, then they had popcorn, snacks, cake and ice cream, and then they all went and slept in their own beds! I got to visit with the moms upstairs while drinking decaf, and the kids were sufficiently preoccupied in front of Rio. As far as kids parties go, this worked out pretty spectacularly. 

Julia and her cake

 I can NOT even believe my girl is 8.

Always A Funny Face Shot

Goodies...

My Kid Covered Basement

We had tons of fun celebrating my eldest last month. I love her so much...

---Julia, if you ever happen to come upon this blog years from now, please know that I love you more every single day, and I always will. You amaze me. I am so thankful God gave you to me. Love you to the moon and back a thousand times, Mom.---

Thanks for coming by, Amber