Out of all of Abi's years, this one more than others has been filled with growth and a new level of maturity. The little girl that I know is quickly becoming a confident and independent girl and that's not always the easiest for Mom to accept or embrace. Regardless, I realize that it's a necessary part of that little thing called "growing up" and we can only hope that we will both come out as better people on the other side.
At 8 years old, Abi is adventurous (always willing to give things a try), friendly, crafty and smart. I would describe her as motherly - a trait which she exhibits daily with her siblings. It is very evident when you see how much Brady and Natalie rely upon her and love their big sis. She is very social and loves hanging out with her friends. Some of her favorite things are shopping (especially for any type of accessory), riding her bike and listening and dancing to music.
Abi's birthday landed on a Friday this year so it was off to school before we could celebrate her birthday weekend!
"Morning Sis"
"Have a good day!"
Meanwhile, I got to work on the tie-dye cupcakes for her birthday party.
And while I was preoccupied with the cupcakes, Nattie had fun destroying the house!
Same as last year, Abi decided she wanted to go to Din Tai Fung for her birthday dinner and Cheesecake Factory for dessert.
Trying to get the hang of eating with chop sticks
She still adores her Dad!
So many choices.
Abi was super excited when she opened the gift that she has been asking for months...an iPod!!
On Saturday, Abi had a birthday party at the local roller skating rink. It was a rink that I went to as a kid and literally nothing has changed - same colors, same skates, same carpet (eww!), same rink, same smell. The music has been updated and now some of the kids wear in-line skates, but other than that, it is exactly the same. Regardless, the kids had a blast and Abi loved her tie-dyed roller skating party.
Abi shyly looking down at her cupcake while we sing Happy Birthday to her.
Brady and Nattie looking quite serious!
Did I mention that she has quite the dramatic side?! :)
On Sunday night Abi and I ended her birthday weekend with a trip downtown to see the Broadway production of The Lion King with a few of her friends from Girl Scouts.
Meanwhile, the boys (+ Nattie) were having a relaxing night at home.
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