Happy Birthday, Erin!

Our big girl is now 10 years old!  She had a fun-filled week or so of celebrations, and she really enjoyed everything.  It all started on Saturday, October 20th, when she had friends come over for a party/sleepover.  It was lots of fun and the kids had a blast!  They played inside and outside, painted clipboards, played charades, had pizza AND pasta and owl cake, then played some ring toss and limbo, followed by a "glow party" in the dark.  After that, they watched Leap in Erin's room using neighbor friend Ella's video projector!  Then, 3 girls stayed over and woke up super early for more playing school, donuts, and church.  It was really all of Erin's favorite things. 





Her actual birthday was on Tuesday and she got to go on a class field trip that day!  We went to Old Salem, which was really interesting and neat to see how the Moravians lived back in the 1700s.  There were many reenactments in the houses and buildings that were actually a part of the settlement way back when.  After they got home, we had a quick pasta dinner with cake and presents from us.





She had a special week all week - after the field trip, she had a day off alone with Mommy on Thursday since just the upper grades were off school for a teacher workday.  She wanted to go to the art museum, so we did that, as well as a yummy Mexican lunch and a trip to the mall.  Friday, she and Anna were both off, so we met our friends the Mannings at Marbles!  What a great week!





Her final birthday event was this past Sunday in Concord with the cousins and family!  She shared the day with Cooper, Uncle Chris, and Aunt Maria, plus Halloween!  We had so much fun having a taco lunch, cupcakes, presents, Halloween trick or treating at Grandma and Grandpa's, and lots of fun outside playtime.  It was a great day!



So, Erin is ten.  She is hardworking, cheerful, and just an all-around joy.  She tries so very hard to do her best every day, which is really admirable.  We could not be more proud of her and who she is today.  We know that some things aren't easy for her, but she tries her best and doesn't give up.  She is a wonderful pianist and loves ballet.  It is awesome to watch her doing these two things that she enjoys so much.  She is our little mathematician and amazes us with her memory.  If I need to know what day of the week Christmas is on this year, I ask Erin.  She has an incredible brain for facts and figures.  She has many friends who love her very much.  I think kids like being around her because she is always happy and easygoing.  She lets other kids lead and she is happy to follow.

We are just so proud of her and love watching her grow and learn!  We hope she has a wonderfully amazing year ahead!