Emma had a great 8th birthday celebration!
On her actual birthday, I had to be at work early, but made a trip for donuts first so the girls woke up to a treat.
Emma requested a McDonald's lunch from Steve, and got to eat it at her new desk!
For dinner, we went to Plucker's -Emma's choice - for wings. Always lots of laughs and fun!
Then we came home for ice cream cake and presents.
Emma's big gifts from us were a new bed and desk, and she was thrilled to also get new legos and cooking items from Auntie, Grandma and Grandpa. Part of the cooking items from Auntie (along with a real knife for chopping), was a make-your-own gummy set. Emma got right to work after soccer the night after her birthday!
Emma's BFF, Greyson, has a birthday just three days after Emma. The girls had a Labor Day weekend soccer tournament, but we made time for the special trip they've been requesting: ear piercing! We went to Sweet & Sassy where they first got their hair done, and then took turns getting their ears pierced with the same earrings: birthstone (sapphire) flowers. Emma was super nervous, but was determined to do it.
It was over before she knew it!
And she was so happy with the result!
Afterwards, we all went to eat at the Cheesecake Factory for a special birthday lunch, but first had to do some shopping around the mall. The girls headed straight to Claire's for more earrings! Meanwhile, Sara, who had asked me a few days earlier to go to the mall with a friend (OMG), used the time to do a little shopping of her own. It was a good way for both of us to test the waters with allowing her to shop on her own. She bought a few shirts and a necklace and generally made good decisions.
It sure was a fun day for these girls and their moms!
It's hard to believe this is a house of big kids only now. Today we babysat for an 18-month-old ... Steve and I had forgotten how busy they are! It was a lot of fun. Makes me miss my babies, but I really love watching my growing girls become smart, beautiful young ladies!
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