Avery and Emerson Turn 7

These girls turned seven this past weekend! The celebration started with white chocolate chip pancakes at their request. We had a leisurely morning allowing us time to open presents (a new water bottle, beach shoes, and swimsuits from Mommy and Daddy), and for me to read my annual birthday letter to each of the girls. Larrisa joined the girls and me for their birthday mani/pedis at RainLilly Salon. After enjoying their spa experience, we met Daddy, Papa and Grandma at Matchbox for lunch. Followed by some group picture outside the restaurant.

Followed by some birthday cupcakes.  Followed by swimming at Papa and Grandma’s and then a low key evening at home, which included ice cream for dinner to top of their birthday!

Sunday was the girl’s birthday party. In March, Avery and Emerson had gone to a birthday party (a mining birthday party) and at their request, I booked Tim’s Gem & Mining for their 7th birthday. The girls invited a combination of friends from their class and the neighborhood. We also invited the Brophys and Nidays on Friday since we had a few remaining spots and I knew they wanted be offended by being on the B-list. They weren’t! Luckily they didn’t have any other plans yet and they were excited to be able to join in the fun!

In total we had 14 girls, including Avery, Emerson, and Harper. They had fun running around and being silly.

They had a great time mining (despite it being so hot in the trailor!).  There was  A/C but it was really hot outside!

….eating cake

….and painting

Happy 7th Birthday Avery and Emerson!  May you always shine bright in each other’s eyes.