Birthday preparations:
Those of you who know me know that I like to make birthdays a big deal. I figured out this week that I'm really going to love my kids' birthdays! Paul and I had a lot of fun making things special for Susie.
We went back and forth about the party idea but eventually decided it would be fun. And it was!! So fun!! I've never thrown a kid birthday party before so I didn't really know what to do but we had a blast. Susie is such a social bug, she loves all of the little kids on our ward. We invited all of her friends from preschool and from nursery for our picnic party. It was Finding Nemo themed, of course.
We had french bread sandwiches with toppings and fruit and chips. I made a Nemo cake with the help of a young woman in our ward. (She taught me a cool trick). I'm so very grateful for the people in our ward who have helped us to come to love Arizona. Good friends are such a blessing.
We had the birthday party the day before her actual birthday because Paul had to work during the day on her birthday. We put up a few decorations the night before in our house. Here we are having lunch with Sam and Emma:
Later when Dad got home we went to Chick Fil A for dinner and played in the play place. Then Susie got to open the family gifts she had. Paul and I got her the green chair and a dog that walks and barks. Oh boy she loves that dog! Grandma Braden sent a beautiful tiara. We put in on and Susie kept saying "'Rella? "Rella?" Yes Susie, you look just like Cinderella. After presents we let her stay up for a movie night with Mom and Dad. Popcorn and chocolate milk, it was so fun!
It is so fun to watch her grow up. I'm excited for our growing family. There is nothing better than family!
It's crazy how time flies. Can't believe we have two year olds! Susie is looking more like you now. You're a way better mom than I, I didn't throw an awesome party for Thomas and your cake looked a lot better than mine.
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