I had a moment of panic this weekend when it really hit me that my oldest daughter had turned nine years old! Oh my goodness! That’s one year from double digits! I have recovered from my panic attack and am doing well now!

Lydia, as you can tell, was delighted to be having a slumber party with her girlfriends. I absolutely LOVED the last two weekends of hysterical giggle fits and running and club housing in the storage room. I think I nearly had as much fun as the girls! Being a mom keeps getting more and more fun as the girls get older. I relived my days of overnights with girlfriends and it was as fun as I remembered! Lydia said it was the best day of her life!

All the girls were so sweet and so good both weekends, while having a wildly fun time. I think I’ve rested up and have nearly fully recovered! I think they have, too!

My mom gave my four girls and my niece, Emily, gift cards from Libby Lu for Christmas. Saturday we headed for the mall. We had a fabulous time! The girls got to dress up in the dressing room. They each had their hair and make up done. Jessica chose a more conservative updo while the others went for pink streaks and curls. They all looked incredibly cute. Once the makeover was complete they got to dance in the middle of the store. It was very funny. A crowd formed to see the show.

The girls left with goodie bags full of girlie treasures. We didn’t want them to be all made up and no place to go, so we went out to eat before heading home. They received lots of attention from everyone!

Emily!

Lydia!

Jessica!

Elaina!

Anjelia!

Today we are celebrating Jessica’s 8th birthday!! She is having two girlfriends over tonight for a sleep over. I am so excited!!! I can’t wait ’till the girls get here. We are going to have so much fun!

Do you think I purchased a big enough balloon? The sales gal at Party America told me to never throw away a mylar balloon. People save them and bring them in and they refill them for free! She said some people come in with a grocery bag full of old balloons and have them refilled. I did not know this. I’ve thrown away so many balloons! I am so excited about this bit of knowledge. I thought you may be too!

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