Amanda’s birthday is here! We are getting ready to celebrate her
big two-digit birthday! The festivities began today, bringing cookies into her
Sunday school class. Next will be her actual birthday DAY, with cookies brought
in to her drawing class, followed by a trip to BWW for dinner. Dave and I
typically go to BWW for our date night and I usually bring home 18 wings for
the kiddos—6 honey BBQ for Hannah and Hailey, my non-spicy girls; 6 Thai curry for Hope
and Austin; and 6 hot BBQ for Andrew and Amanda. Now she will be able to get as many as
she wants, followed by her own birthday scoop of ice cream and a candle.
Usually I wouldn’t go so lame for the cake, but we just made strawberry
and strawberry/rhubarb pie for Father’s Day and Mandy’s birthday party is on
Thursday, which necessitates a cake. Mandy says cake gets boring after a while:
I’m glad, otherwise I will be eating more than my fair share!
Amanda used to follow Hannah’s lead for the birthday planning
and invite list. This is the first year she has expressed her opinion as to
what SHE wants. I know that her virtual twin is still influencing her from the
side-lines, but it is fun to watch MANDY plan her party. My “whatever” and “I
don’t know” girl is finally growing into her own opinion!
Happy Birthday, my Amanda-Panda!
All my best,
Amy
