Friday, December 16, 2011

Kate's Eighth Birthday

Kate had a most exciting birthday on Thursday!
She hardly slept the night before. 

She received two new books, one she asked for and one that was my favorite when I was little- Little House In The Big Woods.  She also got a Playmobil toy and two new pairs of shoes: one for every day and one for her baptism day.

The telescope was her "big" present.  This serves as a warning to all of our neighbors now and in the future: Keep Your Curtains Closed.  There is no star-gazing here due to the disgusting and ever-present pollution.  Stars are out of the question- we've never even seen the moon here.

She picked out this cake from the bakery down the street, but then worried it wouldn't be enough, so I wound up baking a cake also at the last possible minute. 

No one really has family here, so during big days we count on friends to make things special, and our circle here did an amazing job celebrating with Kate.  I was so grateful for those in the PH and also for those who sent faraway wishes.

Kate was beyond thrilled to have a swim party- having a December birthday and living in Utah makes a pool party seem like the best thing ever. 

Kate chose Texas Roadhouse for her birthday dinner.  And, no, it does not taste just like home.

It was close enough though.
All in all it was a great day for her. I think she felt special and loved all day long, and that's all I hoped for.  Her baptism date is scheduled for Sunday, January 15th, and we are looking forward to that. 

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