She didn't think she would have many presents because she was seeing Grandma. Grandma was also delivering Nana and Grandpa's gifts. Uncle Marc's was coming in the mail and we were going to see Godmother Jenny in a few days. So, she said it would be ok if I didn't do a scavenger hunt.
Yeah right, like I'd leave that out. I did make her work for it though...usually the first clue is hanging from their number age and this time I had it hidden under the "you are special plate."
Fun having the siblings get older to take part in the decorations
She was thrilled to still have a hunt!
Emma's special message
Sally's special song
Birthday Wish List
Curly hair for school!
Magnatile Session before school
A blessing that her Birthday fell on a Wednesday so I also got to attend the school Mass and we all sat together. A mini miracle that 4:1 went quite well
"Mom, you're coming to lunch, right? Even though it's my favorite, pasta lunch?"
"mmmm, not sure Sally, we made it to Mass, I'll try my best, but don't expect me to be there 100%"
Of course, I was planning on it. Brought cake for she and her besties too!
Grandma was in town so she was able to join in on the Birthday celebrations too! Watching Sally's 10 year slideshow
Subway for dinner per the Birthday Girl's request!
5:21pm She's officially 10!
We ♥ Our Sally Ann!
Just how she wanted it! Thank you Target
Special delivery from Eleanor!
Building with her Pops
Emma wanted in too
Two peas in a pod!
Mommy rocking one of her gifts from Grandma and George
She saved her birthday money, did some research and decided to buy a Tablet. Waiting to pick it up!
How has it already been 10 years?!
C-Mile Sibs!
Fun afterschool baking activity! Thank you Emma for the invite!
Instead of a birthday party, I took Sally and two of her friends to Valleyfair. The first scheduled date was a stormy day, so we rescheduled. It was a hot hot day in June, but we had a great time!
Ready to rock on the High Roller
Staying hydrated!
National Donut Day!
Such wonderful friendships!
Apple doesn't fall far, girlfriend loves the Thrill like her Mama! She conquered Wild Thing, next time I'll get her to do Steel Venom, my fave!
Cannot believe our girl is already 10!! What a gift she is!
Remember the awesome Priests and Staff that I mentioned, shaving beards and heads to raise money for our school, here they are!
Less than ideal weather for Emma's first ever field trip to Lowry Nature Center, but we still had a good time! Her first bus ride too!
Thank you to Laura for hanging with Mason!
Checking out the Owl
Good thing mom packed the umbrella!
Daddy's favorite...not
Checking out the salamander
Petting the snake!
Heading to the Mall to change up the routine a bit...Little Blue Truck!!
Boys vs Girls
Love my days with the Littles
Castle Builder!
Dress up!
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Spider man fire man
Fiesta of the Arts at our school. Mason's turn for some artwork on his hand!
Helping friends with homework!
Buddies!
Oil Changes...
Lucky for mom, they had this at the car place!
"They see me Rollin'..."
Teaching Sally how to do the laundry!
Do you follow ManyHailMarysataTime on instagram? You should! It's a great ministry. They pray the Rosary live, every day at 645am and then it stays up for 24hr. I would highly recommend it. It's encouraged us to make family Rosaries a regular part of our days!
We noticed some nice weather in the forecast and not a lot on the calendar, so we capitalized!
Took the kiddos to the Witches Hat Tower. The highest point in Minneapolis, also the spot where Reid proposed almost 12 years ago!!
Best decision I ever made!
and then we headed to Como Zoo!
Checking out the polar bears
Fun fact: this is our first umbrella stroller...we've been parents for 10 years...
TIGER!
Love my crew!
Cashed
Loves to read just like Sally!
First dinner outside!
I challenged Reid for a fast lap...he took me up on the offer!
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My morning runs are a sacred time for me!!
'This is the Day the Lord has Made.
Let us rejoice and be Glad in it!"
