We had three uncles trying to compete for "best gift" (from the dollar store) so they had fun doing that. I think Richard won with his paintable pegasus piggy bank, she's been wanting a "horse to paint" for ages, so she was really excited about that. Although the bubble gum and cotton candy and light-up helicopter thingy went over pretty well too... My mom got her some classic kids books (Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and Pippi Longstocking) and she's been buried in those ever since. And begging me every day to do the painting, which I haven't felt up to yet...
We have the best neighbors, and they brought over a special little cake just for Emily for her birthday!! Emily has gotten pretty close with them helping in their garden and yard, and that was pretty fun. They are amazing.
Happy Birthday, Em, we love you!Emily loves horses, reading, movies, art, horses, and reading... did I mention horses and reading??? She loves first grade and is doing awesome, and has a great teacher that keeps her challenged, which I love. She's a great big sister and so sweet and kind. We are so glad you are in our family!!!
I forgot to post pictures of the kids playing in the leaves that Lissa took when she was here. So cute!!
My mother-in-law was an agel and came up one morning to help me make applesauce (with the apples from our above-mentioned awesome neighbors). Here are the fruits of our labors! Aren't they beautiful?! I hardly want to open them and eat them now. Thanks Mom (and Richard)!!!
4 comments:
The horse is awesome. I'm trying to figure out how you did that??? Did you make an outline and fill it in with the frosting?
I loved hearing about the dollar store gifts:) and the nice neighbors. It is so nice to have people like that living next door.
We love you and can't wait to see you all in JULY!!! We're coming for the last two weeks of July.
Love,
Wendy
The cake is wonderful Kristen! You are such a great artist.
The applesauce does look yummy :)
Thanks for posting! Looks like she had a great birthday! Awesome cake! Cute pictures of the kids and the leaves. =o)
SEVEN???!!!! I can't believe our girls are 7! Weren't they in nursery together??? Since she LOVES horses, don't you think you should move back to the horse capital of the world? Or at least come visit...geez...miss you guys! :) Your kids are all SO big! Merry Christmas!
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