Wrapping Up January

Someone has a new found love for assembling furniture.

That's my llama lovin' Macy!

Brooke was spending the night with a friend, so we took these two to an escape room.  It was geared toward kids, and it was a little too easy for them.  We let them solve everything on their own, and they had a lot of fun.  Girls are like that. Easy doesn't always mean boring. :) They made it out with plenty of time to spare.

Celebrating Brooke

Brooke decided that she wanted to have her party at a local painting/art shop, and I'm always up for an easily planned party!

She wanted to have a galaxy themed party, so the owner at the store came up with a few ideas, sent me some pictures, and Brooke picked the one she liked best.  They turned out so cute!

Such sweet friends Brooke has from school!

They also made these cute jars that hold an electronic tea light candle.

We had a super fun time celebrating this girl!

Happy 9th Birthday, Brooke!

This girl was so excited to finally be celebrating her birthday! She basically starts talking about her next birthday on January 6th. ha! It's hard to believe this sweet girl is entering her last year in single digits!

Gifts are definitely one of her love languages. Right behind sugar. :) She gets so excited, and her facial expressions show it.

This year she asked to go to Build a Bear for her birthday.  I'm happy to squeeze in all of the little girl things I can, because I know these days are numbered.

And of course, no birthday for Brooke would be complete without a stop at Sweet Tomato for her favorite "salad." Noodles, raisins, carrots, and cheese.  I just don't understand, but she gobbles this up every time.

She was so patient waiting for this fit bit from Nini. Her sisters received one for their birthdays last spring, and she has been wanting one ever since. I know she is going to enjoy wearing this.  Competitions are her thing - as long as she is winning that is.  So I foresee some steps challenges in our future.

A few of your favorites:

food - pizza and pasta

movie - The Greatest Showman

TV show - Jesse

sweet treat - rocky road

subject in school - history

Brooke, 

You are full of life, and always on the go. You wake up excited for the day, and you are non-stop until your head hits the pillow at night. You are full of life and live in the extremes. :) You are a smart girl, and you have enjoyed reading more this year. It has been my JOY to have you in my class at school this year.  To watch you with your friends, to see how you interact with with other teachers, and to hear your ideas as we are learning has been such a privilege to me. Being your mom is one of my greatest joys in life. Love you always and forever. 

~Mama