Avery's 9th Birthday

Avery is NINE! How is this possible? She started her day off with breakfast on the Red Plate, then it was off to school with birthday donuts to share with her class!

That night we went to dinner at Houlihan's with the Dixons, and we also had a special surprise for Avery. Aunt Kelly was in town from Colorado and came to dinner! Avery had no idea and was so excited (she LOVES Aunt Kelly!).

For her birthday party, we invited all of her new friends from the neighborhood, plus Sage and three friends from school, over for a Red Carpet bash! It was complete with a red carpet and a "walk of fame" out front with the girls' names on it. The girls came in their pajamas and had pizza and then enjoyed a popcorn bar with candy they could top their popcorn with. Then we watched a movie (Ever After) and then had cupcakes and present-opening. It was LOUUUUD (Daniel found some of his hunting earplugs which made a huge difference in our sanity!) but all the girls went home at 9:00! Thank you Sage, Ryleigh, Haylee, Siyah, Olivia, Kennedy, Maysen, Kayden, Maryn, and Cailyn for celebrating with us!

Happy Birthday Avery! We love you so, so much :)