This year we dropped the ball a bit planning C's birthday party. C wanted to have a laser tag party but by the time we called all the local places were completely booked. We offered some alternatives, even delaying the party until the fall, but C was pretty adamant that it had to happen on her birthday. The only "party" she would consider was a sleepover but J&I had plans to be out both Friday & Saturday nights so a sleepover was a non-starter.
In the end we landed on a C focused-day of celebration with the family.
First up was present opening. C asked for just two things this year; 1. A water bottle with a Spritzer and 2. Unicorn Snot. In addition to these gifts, she got some new clothes, a sparkly water bottle, a pink & black baseball mitt and a few books including two about Polar Bears, her favorite animal. She was thrilled with everything!
After presents, C & I baked confetti cupcakes to take into school the next day to celebrate her birthday.
C & I then headed out to Notting Hill to meet up with cousin Katie for a girls-only manicure and pedicure. C's painting choices were multi-colored and sparkly!
Once finished, the three of us hopped a bus to Picadilly Circus to meet up with J & K for Afternoon Tea at The Wolsely. I'm not sure why we get sandwiches since the kids always go straight for the sweet treats.
Cousin K gave C malteasers candy and pink slime which she was over the moon about.
Overall it was a fabulous day and C was happy throughout. Here she is at the end of her birthday sharing words of wisdom and calling her day "the best birthday ever".
The following day J baked C a lemon cake with lemon frosting (by request) and we had a second celebration.
Finally, the annual survey of Nine Year Old Favorites according to C:
Happy 9th Birthday to our dog-loving, polar bear hugging, unicorn snot wearing C! We love you!!
In the end we landed on a C focused-day of celebration with the family.
First up was present opening. C asked for just two things this year; 1. A water bottle with a Spritzer and 2. Unicorn Snot. In addition to these gifts, she got some new clothes, a sparkly water bottle, a pink & black baseball mitt and a few books including two about Polar Bears, her favorite animal. She was thrilled with everything!
After presents, C & I baked confetti cupcakes to take into school the next day to celebrate her birthday.
C & I then headed out to Notting Hill to meet up with cousin Katie for a girls-only manicure and pedicure. C's painting choices were multi-colored and sparkly!
Once finished, the three of us hopped a bus to Picadilly Circus to meet up with J & K for Afternoon Tea at The Wolsely. I'm not sure why we get sandwiches since the kids always go straight for the sweet treats.
Cousin K gave C malteasers candy and pink slime which she was over the moon about.
Overall it was a fabulous day and C was happy throughout. Here she is at the end of her birthday sharing words of wisdom and calling her day "the best birthday ever".
The following day J baked C a lemon cake with lemon frosting (by request) and we had a second celebration.
Finally, the annual survey of Nine Year Old Favorites according to C:
Book: Harry Potter, Wonder
Color: Pink
Animal: Polar bear
Movie: Moana
TV Show: Gravity falls
Friend: Maya & Chiara
Game: Pictionary
Sport: Netball
Fruit: Peaches
Dinner: Hotdogs & chips
Ice cream flavor: Mint choc chip
Dessert: Strawberries with whip cream
Travel destination: Thailand
School subject: Games
Stuffed animal: Twinkle & Polar Bear
Sports team: None
Outfit: Aqua one-piece shorts set from Tea Collection
When grow up wants to be: a Scientist
Three words you would use to describe yourself: giggly, creative, open-minded
Happy 9th Birthday to our dog-loving, polar bear hugging, unicorn snot wearing C! We love you!!
NINE! ALREADY!!
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