We told Tyler we'd give her a birthday party this year and she loved planning it, from the theme to the games and the cake. She struggled with who to invite because she doesn't like to leave anyone out and so it was hard to have a limit to a number.
On Saturday Feb 8th Tyler invited 8 friends (Addison, Colleen, Sydney, ) her theme was Ever After High, based on a book she'd read and doll she'd gotten for Christmas. Since most of her friends weren't all that familiar with EAH we decided to base the games on the different dolls. We started coloring pictures and then played a follow the leader game (Apple White-leadership) then we made friendship bracelets (Raven Queen-kindness) then a tea party (Madeline Hatter) choosing hats that were hanging on the wall and told riddles as we ate.
We then headed to the kitchen where we made valentines (CA Cupid), decorated sunglasses (Briar Beauty)
and then we had cake and ice cream.
Luckily Ady came to the rescue and helped really bring the cake together with its swirly prettiness.
Lots of presents
Loved this card Coleen made
It was a really fun day for all the girls. Made successful because my parents were there to help, especially grandma who single handled the valentine craft boxes.
Sunday was Grandpa Harris' birthday and we were excited to have him with us this year to celebrate.
Monday Was Tyler's "real" birthday and she was thrilled to be able to keep celebrating.
Skyping with her cousins Maddie and Keira.
Best month ever!
A few words to describe Tyler: 7 years old.... what a great age. Tyler Loves to read, loves people and to make everyone happy, loves to make Cooper and Tate laugh. She is still a great helper, and the first to get her work done in the house an in the barn. She loves making new friends at school and church. She loves riding her bike, playing on the Monkey Bars and building Lagos, especially Lego friends. She has a newfound love for Ever After High dolls and playing with them. She's learning to play the guitar and loves performing both playing and singing and dancing. She's very excited to start horse riding lessons next month. We love our Tyler Girl and can't imagine life without her!
