Adele is 8!!!

Last Monday, January 12th, Adele turned 8! She requested breakfast in bed, opened presents throughout the day, and had a Cowgirl Birthday Party! It was pretty low-key but very fun. We bought Adele what she wanted most: Breyer Horses. I found a large set of Breyer stuff on Craigslist (I love that my girls appreciate used toys) and she has played with them every day since. Big hit! Another exciting gift was her grandpa's willingness to trade a little legal work for several more months of horse lessons! She appreciated all the kind gifts and calls that came her way.

We gave Adele a budget and she planned everything about her party, from games and prizes to dinner and decorations. Her four birthday guests were asked to come wearing western wear and they didn't disappoint! Her four favorite friends are two 12-year-old girls, a 12-year-old boy, and a 9-year-old boy. They are a great group of kids.

Adele, Tennie and Morgan Baldridge are in the final stages of musical chairs with Joshua Sanders looking on, wishing he were a little quicker so he could still be in the game!

Ceci's turn during Pin-the-Tail-on-the-Horse

Everyone had a turn to lasso the birthday girl and Lauren Mason definitely had the best form

We renamed the game of tying a balloon to the back of your ankle and trying to pop everyone else's without getting your own popped "Stampede". Spencer Sanders kicked Tennie so hard in the foot in this picture that she was literally in crutches for three days. Nothing like ruff 'n tuff birthday fun...

Ceci's size didn't deter her one bit

Adele had the gift giver come sit next to her while she opened their gift, which was followed by a tackle/hug

Adele very carefully designed and decorated her horse cake

The trick candles were tricky...

We had a chuck wagon dinner before digging in to this fun cake. Adele was beaming for the rest of the night. It is great to feel loved, and she felt it!

Happy Birthday Adele!