Eleven!

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Today was the big one for Hanna- she turned 11! 

We started out the day right with a dozen donuts fresh from Ridley's. In our house we take a day off of school for birthdays, so the kids got to relax all day. (The only school-age children with birthdays during the school year are Hanna and Zane. Last year their b-days were both on Sunday, so we didn't "have to" miss any school. Ha- ha ha ha!) Dinner was nachos, followed by her strawberry poke cake that she made mostly by herself, and Butterfinger ice cream. We could barely handle all these sweets just one day after Easter!

Saturday we took a trip to Twin Falls where she got her first gift: PIERCED EARS!! She was really excited, only a little nervous, and totally brave. We took her cousin Ali with us to lend moral support and make it a party. The girls got frozen yogurt sundaes afterward.
Her other gifts were a cute hat, two books, a candy bar and a digital camera. She really wanted a camera, but I had given her the idea that they were too expensive, so she was pretty surprised!
I think Hanna had a good day and we enjoyed celebrating with her. Hanna- we're proud of what a beautiful, good young lady you're becoming and we love you so so much! Happy Birthday!!!

Comments

Marlene said…
Happy Birthday Hanna! I can't believe that you are 11 already! And pierced ears are so much fun. Sounds like you had a great day! Ohh, and a camera, how nice! Love you, my oldest niece!
April 27, 2011 at 8:24 PM
Kaylene said…
Happy Birthday, Hanna! Wow, I can't believe you're 11 either! You're such a pretty young lady! Sounds like you had a great birthday! You're so brave to get pierced ears! I did it when I was 14. We miss you guys!!
May 3, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Anonymous said…
Zane wants a skateboard for his birthday His birthday is September 19,2001 someone please get him a skateboard for his birthday From:Heather.
May 10, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Anonymous said…
Zane doesn't have to want one anymore- he just got one for Christmas. Nobody worry anymore.
December 26, 2011 at 3:05 PM
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