Starshine's 8!

Friday was Starshine's 8th birthday! She is loving her new clothes, Barbies and nail polish. She picked Red Robin for dinner, and she and M&M Dad were both able to use their birthday coupons for a delicious free dinner with birthday sundae. Too bad our waitress was a little frazzled, because I had to remind her about the sundaes, and they didn't come and sing (M&M Dad was glad). We let her stay up until 9 to play with her new Barbie's - shhhh, don't tell Jr. Princess.

This year, Starshine decided instead of a birthday party, she wanted a special day like when she was young. Here is what she picked:

1. For breakfast, pink pancakes with yogurt, whipped cream, blueberries, and cherries.

2. Our morning activity was some bowling!

3. Here she is by her second game score where she got a 101 - her best ever!

4. Doesn't her hair look fabulous?? She always complains about her not curly, but not straight hair that occasionally has wackadoodle curls in weird places (Sorry Sweetie, you totally get that from me). So this morning I straightened her hair. I may have created a monster, because she already is talking about doing it on other days.

5. After a quick lunch, the afternoon activity was a family trip to the movies to see "Ramona and Beezus" which was super cute.

6. Dinner was spaghetti and meatballs.
7. And finally, dessert was ice cream sundaes.

We had a super fun day. Happy Birthday Starshine!

Oh, and by the way, the biggest news of turning eight was - no more carseats!!!!!! Not only is Starshine thrilled, but Jr. Princess immediately went out to throw away her "baby seat" (it's a booster, also can be a baby and toddler seat) and now she can just use Starshine's backless boosters. A win-win for everyone!