Celebrating Rachel's 8th...

yummy icing-filled cupcakes from Publix



Happy Birthday to Rachel!!



Rach got  a new sparkly Bible

Ready to go meet daddy for lunch

Rach showing off her new (tiny) DS game that Brad gave her

Rach's new friend: Kate Rose Milligan (but she goes by Lovie)

Ella, Rach and Juj with their new friends

Birthday muffins...but still a little sleepy :)

For the first time in 8 years, we did NOT have a birthday party for Rachel. However, we did celebrate her in many ways and with special things. She woke up on her birthday and got to open her presents from her sweet brothers. She was thrilled with the presents they gave her! Then, we had birthday muffins (chocolate chip for Rach) and got ready to meet daddy at work for a special lunch. For the past year, all Rachel wanted to do for her birthday was go to Build A Bear with Juj and her friend, Ella, from Learning Grove. She also wanted Juj to spend the night. So, just the girls (plus mom and dad; the boys stayed with Gege and Papa) went to Build A Bear to create an awesome new stuffed animal. We all had a really good time! Then, Juj got to spend the night for the first time and the girls had a BLAST! Finally, on the Sunday after Rachel's birthday, her precious grandparents came over to give her presents and Gege made a special-requested pound cake with cherries. Rach got lots of great things and had a great time celebrating even without a party full of friends! We love our sweet girl! Happy 8th Birthday!