Today my Natalie is 8. I can’t believe it. How well I remember when she was born. Just a couple weeks after a fun road trip to Ger’s wedding. Mich, Mel and Sharm hauled their fat pregnant friend to Tahoe for a fun weekend. Then, on her due date, Miss Natalie was born. All 9 pounds 13 ounces, posterier, no epidural, 20 minutes in the hospital until her birth of her. My unplanned natural birth. How could I forget? She’s a joy to have in our family. She’s a singer, an actor, a fun little spunky kid.
The kids and I just gave her breakfast in bed–a tradition around here–and gave her her presents. She was thrilled with a new tomagatchi, pink soccer chair, scripture case for her new scriptures that Grandma gave her, and shoes. Megan gave her a 24 inch doll that she’s had in her closet for a long time but doesn’t play with it, and she knew Natalie wanted it, and Cole gave her all his Amber Brown books. Recycled presents are still presents.
On Saturday we had a “small gathering of friends”, and I took the girls over to my friend Kathy’s to ride horses. They had a great time!
They were all decked out in their bandanas and hats (party favors) and each got a turn on a horse.
Even Mom had a turn. I think they all had a fun time!
(other than Ryan, who says our horsiness affected his allergies and made him miserable for two days)
So, Happy Birthday, Natalie! We love you!
How sweet! My daughter loves horse too, she had some friends come horseback riding for her birthday as well! She will turn 8 next June, they grow up fast!
Happy Belated B-day Natalie! My anniversary is your b-day – what a great day for celebrating! 😀