I love the fact that Carley had no idea that we were planning something special for her birthday and she was absolutely fine with no party, no cake, no big deal. I love that because you guys know how we like to do cool special things for our girls but don't want them to feel disappointed in the small stuff or ordinary days. We want them to appreciate all of it and not feel "entitled". It's a tricky balance and I was just really proud that Carley was totally happy with her birthday consisting of us surprising her for lunch at school and nothing else.
So anyway......
Saturday we went about our normal routine and dad went to work. But when he got home we surpised Carley with an "Invitation". She had to open the card and read it outloud to find out what it was all about. I loved the expressions on her face as she read about spending the rest of the day with her best friend Ava and our families to go ice skating, shopping, out to dinner and then have a sleepover!
We all had the best time together!
Especially these two awesome little birthday girls! (Ava's birthday is coming up this week.)
Pardon the iPhone pics. I didn't want to carry my big camera along with us. ;)
We absolutely couldn't skip riding on the carousel after eating in the food court.
These two hams had the best time at Sam Moon trying on stuff and posing for pics before settling on purchasing some long turquoise dress up gloves and sparkley jewelry with their birthday money.
They were cracking us up!
They ended the night by staying up late reading books and playing in Carley's room.
then...
Daddy made our morning by cooking chocolate chip waffles for everybody before church! Yum!!!
Love you sweet girls. Happy, Happy 7 Years Old to both of you!
OMGoodness! I am so impressed that you can ice skate! And what a brilliant surprise! Happy Birthday, Beautiful Carley!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Jackie, you look gorgeous.