Hannah's 7th Birthday Party

Hannah's birthday was August 20, however, we celebrated on Saturday, September 5, with our family and friends. Hannah even had her special favorite friend from school come over for the day. She received alot of very nice gifts and some money that she is putting with her already saved money to get an expensive item she has been eyeing for a few months. Thanks to all who helped us to make this party a success. I was not sure it would be as nice as it was as I was mandated to work 16 hour days the week of the party and was working on very little sleep. Here are a few pictures of our day:

Hannah contemplating exactly what to wish for;

Hannah blowing out all the candles to make sure that wish comes true.

(Mom and Dad hoping that wish was not for a puppy)

All the kids had a blast in the sand box. Emily was not sure about getting in there.

Once all the kids left to watch Hannah open presents-she took off her shoes/socks and dug in!!!

The day started with the birthday party and then ended up into the viewing of the opening home game for Notre Dame and if anyone knows us-that is also a party in itself. We "tailgate" in the garage to a large screen TV and yummy food.

This was a very special day for me as Emily fell asleep in my arms tonight. This is only the second night this has happened and boy-oh-boy, did this feel so good. The first time I had to "force" her to stay in my arms while rocking her. This time she sought me out to pick her up. I sang to her and rocked her from side to side and she closed those little eyes of hers and gave in to the safety of her mama's arms. (Then work called and I ended up going in until 1am.) But all in all-it was a wonderful day!!!