Saturday, March 14, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACIE!

I can't believe how old all of the kids are getting. Grace just turned the coveted "8!" She has been looking forward to this birthday for a long time and it finally arrived. She debated back and forth whether to have a friend birthday party or to get a big birthday gift from mom and dad. She really wanted an American Girl doll (those are expensive!) and so she finally opted for a family gathering with a gift from mom and dad. She is already planning her friend party for next year. I've heard about 5 different ideas that she has come up with over the last week or so. She does LOVE her friends! I can't resist getting pics of the kids in the blowing mode. Their little cheeks look so cute!
Grace did get to have one of her favorite cousins at her party. Trin and Grace had a fun weekend together here at the house. They played with their dolls and loved dressing up every chance they got.
OK, so after giving Grace all of her birthday present options, she opted to get a much more affordable knock off of the American Girl doll. I was really proud of her for being so frugal. She decided that these Our Generation dolls from Target were just as cute and much cheaper. She wanted to get a few accessories for the doll and that pretty much sealed the deal. Here is her new doll, Robyn!
Another great gift was from Grandma and Grandpa Pack. She was able to get a dress from her upcoming baptism. She is really looking forward to this day and is excited to get to wear her new white dress. I'm sure she'll enjoy adding colorful accessories to the dress for future wearing after the baptism too!

No comments: