life is sweet

first stop on the birthday mobile...chuck e. cheese.
i for one loath this place but everyone else...loves this place.

so we took them out of school early to avoid the

crowds...that is the only way i can go.

abbey loves it.

and so do the big kids...

ethan...jess...brittani...ellery.

abbey's big kid friend...tine.

elle...having a great time, too.

next stop...sweet and sassy.

abbey has never had her hair cut by anyone but me.

yes i am the hair cutter too...

but i thought she would feel special going to get it done by a professional.

she had been asking for me to cut her some bangs and the length.



she loves it...i do too.

now to get a little pampering...

...painted toenails please.

final stop...home...for birthday cake...

...homemade with love by daddio...

strawberry cake with homemade strawberry

icing...with bits of strawberries.

...wishes really do come true...

...always included are coins ... put in the cake for the finding...

nutty buddies are abbey's favourite.

now for the gifts for the giving...and the receiving.

...thank you my lopez friends...just what i wanted.

it is all so exciting...especially to have your bff with you..

gwyne...also known as my niece.

the celebrations continue...

next stop mailbox...next day...a package arrives...

it is always fun to get good mail...from your sister...

the fun goes on and on...


...thanks for a great book... about secrets

and mermaids...i can't wait to read it...

...thank you esther and grace...i love it.
thanks to everyone for a great birthday...thanks for love,

gifts...and time spent together.