December 15th was Allison's 8th Birthday. This was the most excited she had been about a birthday, and for several months leading up to it, her birthday and birthday party were topics of daily discussion. She kept saying she really wanted it to get here because she was so excited, but then she would be worried that when it got here, it would be all over, and she couldn't look forward to it anymore. She really struggled with this. We decided to have an art party at The Art House in Southlake, on Saturday, December 13th. She got to choose her project, and she picked to have everyone draw a self portrait on a canvas bag. There were 16 girls that came plus cousin Jack, Will, and a few adults. They started off making candy cane bracelets while everyone was arriving, and then they started on the painting project. After the project we had cake and ice cream and then opened presents. There was lots of yelling and happy screaming when she opened up some gifts related to High School Musical or American Girl. I should mention that Allison wanted High School Musical 3 for her theme for the party. She had a lot of fun with her friends, and I'm so glad so many of them were able to come during this busy season.
Monday was her actual birthday, and I was able to go up to school and have lunch with her and take cookies into her classroom. This was another detail that she agonized over - which treat to take to class! She finally decided on iced sugar cookies with sprinkles.
After gymnastics that evening, we went out to dinner with Gram and Grandpa at Chilis. Here is where she got the gifts from us and Gram and Grandpa. The highlight was the American Girl Doll Mia from Gram and Grandpa. Allison has wanted Mia since she came out as girl of the year last January. She has red hair like Allison. Sometimes it is a challenge to really make a big deal out of her birthday in the middle of December, but I think this year was a big success, and I never want her to feel like her day is not special or important.
Here is my top 10 list of my favorite things about Allison.
1) Her enthusiasm for school
2) Her passion for her friends
3) Her desire to try every activity there is out there
4) Her sense of humor
5) The effort she puts into making others happy
6) The thank you notes she leaves for us around the house
7) Her beautiful red hair
8) Her love for God and studying the Bible
9) Her ability to live life to the fullest in spite of diabetes
10) The way her eyes sparkle when she smiles
Happy 8th Birthday, Allison. We love you.
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