prepare for picture overload.
we started off eliza's day with the usual
"first gift of the day"
clothes, of course!
everyone wants new duds on their bday!

then onto the candle in the breakfast.....

then over to chuck e cheese for the friend party.
chuck did not disappoint.
eliza insisted on this party.
it went against all i believe in for a party.
no homemade table decor, no decorations....
clearly griffin was miserable.
traitor.


eliza was in heaven.
it was exactly what she "dreamed of."
she kept mouthing, "thank you" to me the whole time.

the moment that brought us to chuck e cheese.
the ticket blaster.

it was one of the easiest birthday parties ever.
and not as painful as i thought.
they've really classed up the place.
if that is even possible.

then back home for her family party
where she recieved the long awaited
bitty baby.
i was affraid she was too old for a baby doll
but she really wanted it,
she has absolutley loved it.
we packed up her american girl dolls for now
because she "just wants to be a mom for now." (her words.)


happy birthday lu, again.
we adore you.