A Week Of Birthday Fun!

My husband and I captured some lovely pictures this past Sunday during a family gathering we had for our daughter. Ladybug is turning 8 this week! I know E-I-G-H-T?!!!! Good Grief time goes by too fast.

 If you want to see her earliest moments take a look at this post. From then until now, we've enjoyed every moment of watching this beautiful spirit grow up.
A Week Of Birthday Fun! How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey
Hubby took this picture of the birthday girl.
Such a sweet face!
A Week Of Birthday Fun! How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey


A Week Of Birthday Fun! How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey


A Week Of Birthday Fun! How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey



A Week Of Birthday Fun! How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey



A Week Of Birthday Fun! How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey



A Week Of Birthday Fun! How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey

My husband also captured this gem of a picture.
Grandpa and the birthday girl. 


This weekend the birthday girl will get to hang with all her friends at Chuck E. Cheese's. Great way to end the week :)

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  1. Happy Birthday Ladybug! You look all grown up since last year.

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    1. Thanks Victori! She's 8 going on 15. Very mature for her age.

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  2. The cake is looking delicious and I am glad that your girl enjoyed her family time. I am also thinking to plan a small holiday party for my kids this summer. Can help me by telling where I should start planning for it.

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  3. These are such beautiful photographs.

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