Leaving for the beach August 5, meant that Daddy and I had to work Friday more than we would have liked. We spent a leisurely morning opening presents and eating pancakes. Emerson spent the day with Papa and Grandma, while Avery stayed home since she wasn\u2019t feeling well. Us ladies (Mommy, Grandma, Avery, Emerson, and Harper) enjoyed watching the Barbie Movie at The Boro theatre. Afterwards, we enjoyed tacos from Fish Taco and cupcakes from Expo; eating them at Papa and Grandma\u2019s and singing Happy Birthday with Daddy joining us via Facetime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Aug 12<\/strong> \u2013 Harper\u2019s birthday was on the day we were driving home from the beach. We had a little celebration at the beach Friday night with ice-cream and mini-cupcakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Then another one the morning of her birthday with an assortment of mini pastries and fruit, followed by a Pollo Peru birthday dinner celebration with Papa, Grandma, Lauren, Gabriel, Noah, and Elias. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday we celebrated the three of you with a joint party at Watermine. Each of the girls had several friends; they all got along great and had a fantastic time. Noah, Elias, Lauren, Gabriel, Grandma, and Papa even joined us this year. It was hot and sunny; perfect day for 4 \u00bd hours of waterpark fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n August is always a busy time in our household\u2026beach vacations, birthdays, and the start of school. Aug 4 \u2013 Avery and Emerson\u2019s Birthday Leaving for the beach August 5, meant that Daddy and I had to work Friday more than we … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/themaddlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_3673.jpeg\")
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