Natalie's Birthday Festivities and Other Stuff

Natalie turned 7 last week. Our big girl. She had a great birthday! Before her birthday, last weekend, we had some other stuff going on. She represented her class to present their sea turtle projects in the Gifted/Talented Expo. She knew the answers to all of the questions she was asked! That same weekend (the 30th), Ike ran the Houston Marathon. What a yucky day. It has been cold here, and it was a little chilly that day. It was raining, and the humidity was awful. We went out to cheer him on around mile 5 and again right before mile 22. I know he was glad it was over! I also posted some random pictures of the boys playing from a couple weeks ago. They are all getting big!










So Nat's birthday week (last week) involved celebrating just about everyday. We had the family celebration on Tuesday; we ordered in, opened presents, and had cookie cake. On her birthday I took cupcakes to her class and we sang to her. Thursday we went out for mexican - our favorite - and Nat got the royal treatment with flan and singing. We've come a long way from when she would hide by me if they sang to her at a restaurant!














This past weekend, she had her all-girls "rock star" party with her friends. That was a lot of fun! The girls dressed up, got makeovers, then did karaoke! And we wrapped it up with red velvet birthday cake. I have video of Nat doing Taylor Swift with her friend - I'll try to post it.
















Saturday night Nat had her BFF from gymnastics, Grace, spend the night. They had a good time, opening gifts, doing crafts, and putting on plays for me. It was a great week and weekend!