My sweet girl turned 8 last Wednesday. We decided to forgo the birthday parties this year since we went to Disney in the month between the gals' birthdays. I think we may be on to something though; Marlee claims this was one of her "funnest" birthdays.
In the past, we've had our share of parties. Living in the neighborhood we do, it is difficult to leave anyone out. So we just invite everyone...and I mean EVERYONE shows up! The parties are usually huge and wild, lots of screaming, dancing, things getting broken...the only difference between this and a wild college party is the absence of a keg. I think the police were called only once ;)
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| Last year's 7th birthday party, this is only half of the kids in attendence. I wish I was kidding, but I'm not. |
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| ...and here's Marlee's 6th, I would need a wide angle lens to get the whole crowd! |
Anyway, This year was definitely more quite and calm, but I think more memories were made and the day felt more special.
Here's what went down on the big day:
Of course I had to overdo it and make homemade treats for school.
Dave came in for lunch with Marlee. I love having the same lunch period as her so I can catch these moments :)
Dave checked Marlee out of school right after lunch, I grabbed Mya a little early and we were off to our favorite spot in Asheville. We are definitely getting our mileage from that 12 month pass.
We topped the evening off celebrating at our favorite family restaurant with our extended family and one of Marlee's BFFs.
Not sure if I'll get out of throwing a wild bash next year, but it doesn't matter, we always have a great time.
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