Happy Birthday!

Mariana and I celebrated our birthday yesterday. She is 8 years old now...wow! First thing in the morning, the two girls opened their joint gift from Lito and Lita...a sewing machine! Now if only I could feel better so I could teach them to use it. They have some children's learn to sew books to help out too!

After a yummy breakfast of Oreo truffle brownie, Mariana opened her other gifts

 Allia was so sweet to use her own money and surprise Mariana with a mini Ariel doll she wanted.

And Pawpaw and Manah sent a box of clothes with a big Strawberry shortcake doll set at the bottom of the box. That kept the girls busy most of the day!

Austin took the day off to celebrate with us (my favorite birthday gift), and fixed the girls' bikes which have needed new tires for many months now.

We wrapped up our day with confession, daily mass and dinner out with friends. What a nice birthday!