Gwen had a houseful to help celebrate her birthday: Great Grandma and Grandpa Redlich, Grandpa Gault, Grandma and Grandpa Shultz, Mom and Dad, Aunt Allison and her much loved cousin Kylie. Gwen loves playing with Kylie and always looks out for her. She was happy that Ky could be there for her big day.
Gwen and Great Grandpa Redlich often spend time in the basement "mining" the buckets. Accessorized with her petzel headlamp, they head down to check out the various specimens and select good ones for her rock and mineral collection. Grandpa faceted a new amethyst stone which will be a beautiful necklace, and he and Grandma bought her an interesting book on rocks and minerals.
When Gwen opens Kylie's gift, she oohs and aaahs, but she has no idea what the item is. She didn't realize it was a pretty terrycloth coverup for her bathing suit. Ky thought that was pretty darn funny.
Gwen mentioned to me that she wanted an outfit to match an outfit of her American Girl doll. I bought them both a cute sun dress. Gwen was really tickled with it which makes me happy. Oy vey, the cost of that stuff is astronomical!
Kera baked the cupcakes inside the ice cream cone. I never heard of such a thing, but it was way cool. Gwennie has quite a sweet tooth, so pairing up the cupcakes with some sweedish fish ice from Rita's put her in dessert heaven.
Everyone is party mode, including the clan elders, Grandpa Gault and Kylie.
It was quite a nice little party. I can't believe that she is 8 years old. I just don't know where the time has gone. Happy Birthday, Gwenniepoo!
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