Visiting Miracle

Yesterday was a good day. (#456) Angelica and I went to C to visit Miracle and celebrate her birthday. (#457) I had a few minutes to visit with my friend DP before she left for work (#458) and then Angelica and I got started making cupcakes and icing.

After that was finished, we went outside and sat with M and the boys.  

We had a delicious dinner of grilled steaks with squash and watermelon. (#459) 

Baby M was tuckered out by then and fell asleep in his highchair after a few bites of squash.

With cupcakes and root beer floats for dessert.

Nearing the end of the day, M and I went into the room she shares with the baby and looked through all the things I had bought to make organizing such a small space easier.  We sifted and sorted her few belongings as well as the baby's so that we could make space for both of them.  When we finished, it seemed as if a visible weight had been lifted off of Miracle. (#460) Having personal space organized in a house that is chaotic with the energy and love of four boys is important.  After that Angelica and I headed home and off to bed.  

Happy Birthday Miracle!!

I love this girl

with all of my heart. 

And I am so proud

of the young lady she has become.

She is an amazing person

and I have no doubt

that whatever path she chooses in life

she will succeed. 

Each day

I am overwhelmed with gratitude

that I have the privilege 

of being called her mom

and guiding her along life's path.  

Let's Party

Butterfly had fun at her birthday party last night.

PS - I backdated a few posts.  One on Butterfly's birthday and one about our celebrations and one yesterday about the cake.

Piece of Cake

Butterfly is experimenting with the idea of becoming a cake decorator.  Here are photos of her first cake and the decorating process.  

Celebrations

Butterfly wanted strawberry crepes for breakfast.

 Then she wanted to spend the rest of the day camping at the lakes.

 For dinner she wanted swordfish.  

 And of course there were cupcakes and presents.  

Then we had s'mores.  Yum! 

Birthday Pictures

On Wednesday, for Butterfly's birthday, we went tubing down the Chattahoochee River. It was so fun! Everyone under the age of 16 and over the age of 7 were begging to go again. Everyone else was too tired and too cold! I had bought her a waterproof camera for her birthday, but it didn't work. So, we have no pictures of the actual event, but I took a few after.

Then, we went to Mrs.Jean's to have cake and let Butterfly open her presents.