The day started out with Analee opening a present before school (new earrings), Analee nearly passing out when I changed her earrings, and Analee missing the bus but catching it two stops later.
I got to accompany her and a bunch of other 3rd-6th graders on a conflict managers' field trip that morning. We went to the Aquatic Center and then to Kate Curly Park where the freak 30 MPH winds did not deter kids from playing mushroom tag.
That evening we gathered for dinner (inside since it was still crazy windy) and festivities.
Cousins and sisters searching for goody bags in the family room. Ana opted for this instead of a piñata this year. And although her original idea was to hide the bags in the yard, the family room worked fine too.
The blow up animals proved to be the most popular goody bag item.
Analee opening a present from her sister while Miriam watches.
The tricky $25 Grandpa Dennis had hidden inside a mermaid Barbie. Analee also received earrings, an animal origami book and a LEGO Elves set; an earring holder from Grandma and Grandpa Scott; a sand art kit from Aunt Rachel and Uncle Justin; a Photoshopped penguin card from Rebekah; a marigold and preschool-made jellyfish from Winnie; a homemade drinking straw boat from Miriam; and a charm bracelet-making kit from Claire, a friend from school.
Analee holding her breath while Seth lights the candles on her cake. Analee chose a Better Than Anything cake.
Analee is a sweet, spunky girl who loves origami, dancing, piano, softball and being creative and silly.