Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Clementine's Seventh Birthday


For Clementine's birthday this year we decided to have a day where she decided the lunch spot and afternoon destinations instead of a party. Only later we found out a school dance was taking place the same day and most families wouldn't have the time (or stamina) for two events. A family day was just perfect.


Opening presents in the morning before dance class.





A mermaid tail for the pool and Ariel pajamas.




We tried to attend Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at Clementine's Creamery but the line snaked around the block 5 minutes after opening. We went to Clayton for doughnuts instead.










After dance, we headed to Katie's for brunch - her choice. She likes the food but she LOVES playing with the dough.




Joined by Grandma!






Modeling new sequin garments from Grandma.








Next stop: Play It Again Sports for inline skates.






Next stop for what she really wanted: new shoes.




Trying out the skates.




























Off to the school dance... which turned out to be kind of a bust (too loud, unfamiliar music)....





 ... which is how we ended up at the only restaurant with walk-in availability on a Saturday night, the hotel lobby Applebee's.











All ready to try out the mermaid fin the next morning!





In classic first kid fashion, she a has blog post for all the birthdays! How incredible to look back at photos that seem like yesterday and like a lifetime ago.


First birthday - Second birthday - Third birthday -  Fourth birthday - Fifth birthday

sixth birthday - Luke and I were in Mexico and she was feted in grand style at grandma and grandpa's house!