It's GREAT to be EIGHT!

Happy Birthday little miss Ali!!!!!! My big helper turned 8 yesterday. We always celebrate with donuts and candles.

she wanted this so bad

We recently changed bedrooms for all the kids and Ali now has her own room. We thought she was big enough to have some tunes in her room.

Little miss Livy took over everyone's leftovers

Look how big she is getting!!!!!!

Ali really wanted to go to Idaho Ice world for her birthday.

Everyone started out really slow at the beginning.....

but slowly got better.

She has her ballerina arms out.

Charlie had so much fun

We had such a fun time skating. Good choice Ali. Charlie wants to go there for his birthday too.

We have a tradition on Ali's birthday to make her a "snow cake". Then we let her decorate it with colored water.

It wouldn't be complete without stick candles.

Then Ali digs in and eats her cake

The day wouldn't be complete without our mugshot.

Ali, I am so thankful you are my daughter. You were my best Christmas present ever. Thank you for all you do and for the joy you bring into our family. I am so excited for your baptism just like I know you are. Happy Birthday sweet girl!