Start of the Birthday Week

Katie’s birthday is tomorrow but the birthday celebrations have already started. We started with a friend’s party yesterday afternoon whose birthday was 2 weeks ago. 

It was a very girly party with the sweetest theme. They made crafts and learned to do makeup while tying it all in to what the Bible says about beauty. Our old children’s director led all the fun. I’ll admit I was skeptical if kids would like it but Ashley had this idea to find a fun way for these lessons before middle school. And she did it! All the kids loved it. ❤️

Britney and Bella came home with us for a sleepover. They swam, played on the trampoline and played in their rooms last night. (I think Katie’s favorite part of the day was when next years curriculum arrived through 😉-yep! We’ve officially decided to homeschool her another year)

And then this morning we had a foam party and did some more backyard playing. 

Heather got here to pick them up around 11:00 and it was time to CHILL. I didn’t give anyone a bedtime last so the littles were in bed about 11:30 and I have no idea what time the big kids went to bed. Even the animals were tired! I was a little worried about Katie napping because she hit her head on the concrete while doing a backflip in to the pool. 

She’s tough! I was sitting out there and she never even said anything until I noticed the bruise. 😳 I’m sure it will be fine but not the best way to start a bday week either. We’ll have to have extra fun tomorrow! 


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  1. jmacApril 26, 2021 at 3:59 AM

    Tell me when, just when, did all these “little” baby girls that they’ve played with since kindergarten grow into such young beautiful girls??????? Do I spy katiejane with a dress on??????!!!!!! They all look so cute!!!

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