I can't believe I never posted about Elise's birthday! Sadly, Elise had to go to school on her bday and take the SOL test, but her mood lifted when she came home to find her long lost friend Boxy Dots hanging out in our garage to wish her a happy birthday. You see...a few years ago, Elise found a baby turtle in the yard, named it Boxy Dots, and was extremely distraught when we told her she had to let it go. While she was at school, I found a little turtle in the yard, put it in a box & told her Boxy Dots came back on her special day. She was so excited, but later said, "Mom...I know it wasn't the real Boxy Dots." It still made her happy though.
Here's Elise with her big gift...a real microscope!
On the weekend after her bday, we had a little Camp Out sleepover party to celebrate.
The girls had a great time eating hot dogs in the tent...
shooting marshmallows at Elise with our homemade marshmallow shooters...
going on a scavenger hunt around the lake...
making smores, and catching fireflies. They finished the evening by painting canvas bags, watching the Judy Moody Summer Movie, and sleeping out in the attic (we decided a tent might be too much for girls who weren't used to sleeping out). It was a fun celebration for a super fun girl. Elise...we love you so much and we're so glad you're a part of our family. You are such a determined hard working girl with an adventurous spirit. I hope you never lose that :0). Love you XO
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