Becky's Birthday in America

In our family we eat cake for breakfast the day after someone has a birthday. This morning in particular Brooklyn is loving that tradition and loving that Becky is a part of our family now. 

Becky turned six on Sunday, September 1. The morning got off to a great start because for the first time in four months Brenda did not have to work the weekend! I went to pick Brenda and Becky up for church and they enjoyed seeing the friends they had made last spring in our congregation. After church we went back to our house and had a special birthday lunch with a few friends and family. The food was kid friendly - pizza and baked mac and cheese with fruit salad and veggies. Becky was most interested in the mac and cheese but this was only after I mentioned that we had to eat lunch before opening presents.

 Since my kids are all big kids now we made sure there were some little girls at the party to share the fun. Penny, Flower, and River made Becky's party perfectly full of fairy loving friends.
(And look at those lovely faces! Who says Idaho doesn't have color? You just have to look a little.) 

As promised, once we finished lunch Becky opened the first birthday gifts of her life. Unlike her mom Brenda, she didn't have to wait 20 years. However, it still seems like birthday presents should be a part of life prior to age 6. We are so glad we could be a part of both Brenda and Becky's first American birthdays this year.

Once Becky got the green light she dug straight into the nearest gift bag. We all laughed and slowed her down a bit so those that brought the gifts could see her open them. She was very polite, thanking and hugging everyone that gave her special things. She is now stocked up on Tinker Bell fairy toys, a great outfit for fall including boots and a warm hoodie, a Webkins and other toys, and a pale pink outfit to wear to her most exciting present of all - a year of dance classes!

Cake and ice cream were served after Becky blew out her candles. All out at once - may all her birthday wishes come true!

Becky and Brenda have really become an integrated part of our family. They are such a blessing in our life and in the lives of everyone who meets them. What a fun day! Happy birthday Becky! We look forward to many wonderful years ahead.