Christian's "10th" Birthday...

Okay, so I am trying to make sure that I update my site and this will be my second post of the day! YEAH!!! LOL :) See...I am really trying here! For those of you who couldn't attend Christian's 10th Birthday party I thought I would share a picture or two with you. Her theme for her birthday party was High School Musical.

The party was at an indoor pool at Fun Time Scuba. You never know this time of year if it is going to be warm, rain, or just overall "iffy" so we decided to have it indoors. Let me tell you...it was HHHOOOTTTT in that place. I was sweating more than I think I have since high school basketball! LOL Oh well, for the sake of the children! ;) Anyway, she had about 10 kids show up along with some of the parents and overall everyone had a good time. She had asked for a pink, Nintendo DS along with High School Musical, Baby Palz, and Nintendogs DS games. She was thrilled to unwrap those gifts. Also, she got money (a lot I might add for a 10 year old) as well as clothes, makeup, and movies. She loved it all!!! The thing about Christian that I love is that she is not materialistic. Of course, kids love to get the toys they want but when I asked her months ago to write down what she wanted for her birthday she said...."Corrie, whatever you want to get me...nothing expensive because I know I will love anything that you get me!" Come on...how can you not love her for that??? LOL

There was drama with her cake. I went to pick it up and they hadn't made it. Mind you...we had just gotten back from our honeymoon a few days earlier so I didn't go pick it up until about an hour before the party. NO CAKE!!! Ugh! :( So they decided to whip up something at the last minute and as you can see from the picture...it wasn't what I had hoped for. I wasn't very pleased but the thing with life is that the party must go on and I had to make the best of it. Christian never mentioned a thing and was just happy to have a cake.

Last but not least, I did want to mention that her birthday this year was a little sad for me. Last year, my friend Keri (who passed away from cancer in January 2008) had been at both Christian's and Santana's birthday parties. Even when none of my other friends could make it...she was there. This year was the first time that I didn't see her beautiful face sitting down next to the "adults" smiling and having fun. :( I miss her terribly and Christian even commented that she wished Keri was there. Keri, if you are listening...we miss you each and every day and I know that one day we will see each other again. Love you...HUGS!!!