On September 7th we celebrated Dakota's twelfth birthday! Yep. You got it right. That means in about a year's time there will be three teenagers in our family. (Although, sometimes you'd think there already is.) It seems like only yesterday that Dakota was welcomed to this world, and I became a big sister for the second time! It has been such a blessing to see my little sister grow, (not only mentally and emotionally, but also physically) in the past year. Experiencing Dakota mature into such a thriving, charismatic, and curious individual makes me feel proud. Dakota, I anticipate you will do great things in the years to come. Make every one count! |
As per usual, our personal sous-chef (Maddy) was up to no good whipping up these birthday creations..
Try not to drool.
Try not to drool.
Before her birthday, Dakota enjoyed the company of a few friends who came over to party and pitch a tent in the yard for the night. Luckily, I escaped for the weekend since I was working.. Ha-ha.
Despite my attempt to escape the craziness, it was hard to miss the minion decorations, or streamers that swayed above my head for a week. The pop and beer cans Dakota and her friends used to play "minute to win it" also appeared to be left in the basement for more than minutes after the game was over.
Despite my attempt to escape the craziness, it was hard to miss the minion decorations, or streamers that swayed above my head for a week. The pop and beer cans Dakota and her friends used to play "minute to win it" also appeared to be left in the basement for more than minutes after the game was over.
On the 12th, the following weekend, my family from my mom's side assembled for the "annual-September-birthday-get-together". What is an "annual-September-birthday-get-together"? You may be wondering.
This time of the year is always a special for our family. The reason it is so special is there are four September birthday's in our family. (Plus, one birthday in June and another in October that we also celebrated.) Celebrating all of our family's birthdays together is always a highlight we look forward to.
This time of the year is always a special for our family. The reason it is so special is there are four September birthday's in our family. (Plus, one birthday in June and another in October that we also celebrated.) Celebrating all of our family's birthdays together is always a highlight we look forward to.
Thanks for following along and chasing me on this journey!
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