The juxtaposition of the Barbie cake, tea set, and hiking poles is a crack up. But look how happy our little seven year old is! We had a low-key, at-home celebration. What was on the menu, you ask? Awww, yes. Pasta con queso con chachichas, sin ketchup. Yeah, mac-n-cheese and hotdogs!!!!!!!!!! Gross, right? At least, it was the cheapest birthday dinner ever requested. :) We spent the evening playing the Wii and eating yummy chocolate cake. Nikki’s best friend, Erica, also joined us. That is who gave Nikki the tea set. It is currently the favorite toy in the house. Thank you Stewart family. The kids absolutely adore Erica…she is a wonderful friend.
On a serious note, Nikki’s birthday brought tears to my eyes. It is the first birthday party she has ever had. It is the first time anyone has sung “happy birthday” just to her. It is the first birthday cake ever made in her honor. It is the first time, that she remembers, getting any birthday gifts. Pretty amazing. And we get to do it three more times this year!
Since Nikki’s bday was on a Friday, we took her new hiking poles out for a spin on Saturday. We had a blast finding the Anniversary Narrows out at Lake Mead. It was a pretty easy hike, and the kids had a great time. After walking down a wash for awhile, we entered a slot canyon that was really cool to traverse with the ninos. They did well. You’ll notice the backpacks loaded down–we are still training them for this spring. We can’t wait to do some overnighters.
After that, Aunt Marisa picked Nikki up to take her to Build-A-Bear for her gift from her tios. She hasn’t let go of the bear yet! We ended the weekend of celebration with a February Birthday Party at the McCracken’s home. Zoe and grandpa both had birthdays this month too. I think that Nikki was sufficiently spoiled, and the other children were sufficiently jealous. :) Isn’t that the way it is supposed to be?
What a special evening. I love her dinner request. It just goes to show that the simple things can make kids happy, at least until they become teenagers.
Yep, that sure is the way it’s supposed to be. I love how you celebrated and I am amazed at hearing that this was her very first b-day celebration. Makes you wonder how our children here could ever be truly grateful for anything. Good job, MOM!
Oh my happy birthday Nikki! Amazing.
Happy Big Birthday Nikki! Wish we could of been there to celebrate w/you! Can’t wait to see ya in just 3 weeks from today! Love you!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET GIRL!!! I am so happy you had such a great day sorry I couldn’t be there to share it with you.
I think Erica was more excited for Nikki’s birthday than Nikki was. She kept counting down the days. I can’t believe they’ve never celebrated their birthdays before, they are all so sweet and expect so little.
Happy birthday to tia’s sweet princess… you’re so smart! ;)