Happy Birthday to you!

Carlye had a very special day, that started with her favorite Blueberry muffins!  She received some amazing gifts from family, including books from her brothers, Tinkerbell stationary from Mom & Dad, some very special charms from our Bahlmann Bunch, and Webkinz from Grandma & Grandpa.  Nani took the girls to Olive Garden and then to see the Nutcracker with the Moscow Ballet at the Majestic, and Aunt Tippy and I tagged along.  Carlye said that it's been a wonderful birthday.  Now, I know that it will shock you to discover that our birthdays tend to go on, and on, and on, and..........so anyway, tomorrow we will have her family birthday party with yummy strawberry shortcake cupcakes, and a dinner of Pork Sausage Casserole (her choice). Sadly, though, Carlye will not be having a "friend" party this year.  I just didn't feel like messing with it this time around - just kidding!  Instead of having a party Carlye decided that she wanted to swim with the Beluga whales at Sea World.  Have I mentioned yet how very jealous I am?  So one day next week Carlye's dream will come true - while Mommy video tapes and photographs the entire thing and Daddy and the boys ride the Steel Eel.  She's so ecstatic she's been researching Beluga's non stop since finding out.  I love how excited she is.  Anyway, we ended this very special birthday day with a super delicious dinner at Popeye's chicken - yes, her choice.  What can I say, she's her daddy's girl!

Happy Birthday, my dear sweet girl!  12 years old, I can't believe it!  You bring so much joy to our family!  We love you so much, and I'm so thankful that you are mine!

We will return to Disney tomorrow.......I know that you can't wait!