Avery's 8th birthday

This year was the year for Avery to have a friends party. She chose to invite just a few girlfriends and have her party at Mulligan's Family Fun Center. But it wouldn't truly be Avery's birthday if she didn't get sick. Seriously, the poor girl gets sick on her birthday every year. I really need to remember this for future planning. She came home from school on Friday with a fever of 103.0. So typical of her and we're so used to it, but yikes! Now what? I didn't have the phone numbers for a couple of the girls to cancel it, plus the party was paid for. So, I did what any horrible mother would do - rationalized that she got it from her class (which, I do know is true, but do realize it was rationalizing), so the girls were already exposed, warned Tandy (who said no problem), drugged her up and made the best of it. She started the day with 103.0, but after the meds it went down to about 100. One of her friends that she invited is the daughter of the principle at her school (so, for those of you that know Shelly, mums the word, okay?), so we were hush hush about her being sick. Aren't I terrible?! Anyway, she ended up having a great time upstairs in the party room where they enjoyed pizza, soda and cake and then went downstairs with their tokens to enjoy the arcade. Fun time for them! And hopefully no one got more exposed then they already had been.

Love these pictures of Devin playing with Kirk and how proud he is when he scores!

Avery and Lexi - her 3rd cousin, twice removed, down the road, around the block...oh, I just can never remember what generation cousins they are, but aren't they cute?

Happy birthday, Avery. You are growing up so fast...too fast! Can't believe you're the magic age of 8 and will soon be baptized! Hope your day was fun even though you were sick. We love you!