Catherine is 7!

Catherine turned 7 yesterday! On her birthday, she gets to choose her day. Here's what we did.

She chose to start with a vanilla steamer and opening gifts.  We started with a happy birthday song, Teagan joined in on the piano.

Teagan helped  with the recycling.

Pink flip flops from Cleveland!
A surprise inside the handbag.

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Another round of Happy Birthday- Teagan on her piano now and Catherine on the wrapping paper roll.

Next stop, skating! We practiced skating at the school parking lot. Or Catherine did.  This looks like a lot of fun and I am thinking I'd like some skates now!  Skating around the lake sounds like a good thing for us to do together.

Teagan watched from the school steps....

 Catherine saw her neighbor and friend Sylvia at the school park and skating ended for some play in the park.  Fun fact - Sylvia's little brother has the same birthday as Catherine!  Sylvia was sporting a very cool ankle and wrist bracelet.

Post park for Cat and post nap for Teagan (we tried to keep it short today, under 2 hours, she is still not sleeping at night ), Catherine chose Dairy Queen for her "birthday cake."  Dipped cones are the big favorite.

Teagan  and I split a sundae. Have I mentioned she enjoys her food? She literally bounces up and down and kicks when she eats. A bit like me:)

Then, a trip around the lake, and a Lake Monster Sighting.

Unfortunately, Teagan missed the sighting because she was asleep. We don't want more day sleeping! We turned on the radio and started singing to wake her up. My Dad says this is like Navy Seal training...

Catherine and Jason went to Whitaker's  birthday party afterwards (Slyvia's brother) and Cat got to see her neighborhood friends and play for the night.  (Teagan having "intestinal issues" now, so I kept her home as that didn't sound very festive).

Last stop, camping in the living room! Wish I had photos of this. Our friends down the street (Gates family) gave us this idea and Catherine loves it. Sleeping bags on the ground, light the candles in the fireplace (yes, we blow them out Mom!),  books and a Rainbow in My Room to complete it.