A Birthday Girl & A Fashion Show Too!

Elizabeth celebrated her 9th birthday today. Nine! How can it be that my youngest child just turned nine? There is nothing like a birthday to show you that  time does truly move forward. Elizabeth began her day with Bob and I taking her to Dunkin' Donuts. After our bagels & donuts we headed home where she opened her presents. Along with clothes and money she received some Barbie clothes, a wallet, some lip gloss, Milk Duds, and Berenstain Bear books.

She asked to go to Target to spend some of her birthday money wheres she ended up purchasing a new Lego set. She went home, set up her Legos and played with Sarah who also purchased her own Legos (and with some verbal directions did a fine job of putting her Legos all by herself).

We then went to dinner at the Olive Garden, a familiar favorite of the kids. and a reminder of Ohio. After dinner we took her to Hastings (we always think of you, Tina) where she bought a new version of her favorite book: Little Women . Finally, we went to Hobby Lobby where she picked up some crafts.

We came home, broke the pinata, and ate cake.

She had a good day for sure!

Happy Birthday, Miss Elizabeth!!!

We are in so much trouble. 

Poor Lily....

Some afternoon arrivals...

We had an amazing sunset tonight.