Happy 7th Birthday, Meg

Last year's birthday was kind of sad for Megan. She expressed disappointment that none of her friends stopped by ... and this led to her finally realizing just how far away from home we were (we were in Kleve, Germany at the time).



We did everything in our power to make up for it this year and had a mega birthday party to celebrate her seven years on the planet!


On her actual birthday, we had a relatively quiet family celebration, punctuated with phone calls from grandmas. Dan and I gave her an aquarium and then took her shopping for fish and all the accessories that go along with it. It's so cute to see her fuss over the fish - she's even tried to name them, but can't remember which is which after a few hours.


After setting up the tank, we had cake for lunch - and headed out for the Children's Museum in Everett. The kids ruled the outing, as it should be and were all smiles when we stopped for dinner. Unfortunately, having eaten only cake for lunch, we all bonked pretty hard.

Birthday girl.




Sophia, buzzed on cake.

The day ended beautifully with Mark and Yet swinging by with another birthday cake and really cute "girlie" gifts. Lots of glittery, sparkly things to set the mood just right for that all too important 7th year.

Saturday found us back at Northwest Aerials. Megan finally got to catch up with all the friends she hasn't seen for a year. She was so gracious at welcoming everyone into the gym and trying to be inclusive. Snacks and more cake followed play time and suddenly, it was time to head home. A bit of a party factory, but I think everyone had a good time.



I can't believe how fast seven years has flown by - next thing you know, we'll be shipping her off to college.