The celebration started Saturday where I surprised them with gourmet cupcakes from Teapot & Co. in Reston. We took the girls and the cupcakes to my parents, went swimming, sang Happy Birthday, ate cupcakes, and ordered takeout from Patsys.
The celebration continued Sunday where we picnicked in D.C with sandwiches made from food from the delicious Italian Gourmet. It was a hot humid day so our stay was short-lived but we did take a few pictures in front of the pretty flower garden.
And even stood too close to the sprinkler by accident.
We walked COVID style to the Washington Monument where we had the place to ourselves. Then it was time for ice-cream…we surprised the girls….Harper and I both had the idea! The girls had milkshakes from a small local shop Toby’s in Arlington.
Monday we took off from celebrating. Tuesday was the actual day. We woke up to a rainy dreary day, the effects of Hurricane Isaias. Avery and Emerson awoke to a new scooter to their delight. We enjoyed a leisurly breakfast of pancakes, bacon, and fruit. We opened more presents, which included a gift card to Gap so you each could pick out your own clothes. As the rain kept falling, the girls had a lazy morning watching The Sound of Music. During moments the rain would stop, the movie was paused and outdoor breaks on the scooter occurred.
Avery and Emerson have always stated that the worst part of being a twin is sharing a birthday. I empathasized with them and told them I saw their point. SO, this year knowing that their every other year friend birthday party wasn’t going to happen due to COVID-19, I decided we would extend their birthday…it was only fair since they would be sharing one.
Then a miracle occurred and somehow around 1:00 the sky cleared up, sun started to shine, and temperate warmed up. We were able to stick with our plan of having Cora and Grace come over for a pool party at Papa and Grandma’s house. At 2:30 we departed our house…me driving us all in masks.
You girls swam for hours, opened presents…many from Papa and Grandma, you indulged in donuts (Avery’s birthday treat) and cupcakes (Emme’s birthday treat), beat a pinata (which was a surprise), and ate pizza for dinner. Later in the evening, we read our annual birthday letters. You girls had a blast and were so thankful for your presents and party.
Happy 9th year Avery and Emerson.