Kailyn's Birthday

Kailyn had her 8th birthday!!  Can you believe we have a daughter who is 8 years old?  As mentioned in a previous post, we had some visitors at our home.  They all ended up leaving a couple of days before Kailyn's birthday, but Kailyn's birthday still caught us a little off guard.  Between that and Ken's work schedule, we didn't get to have Kailyn's friend-party anywhere near her birthday.  Actually we had it a couple of months late, in October.  

Caden wonders if he should be opening a present, too? 

Proudly displaying her baby's new bed . . .  

 . . . and reading some of the cool features to Jordan. 

 The obligatory "thank you" hug.

A new Sunday dress. 

New scriptures for our 8 year old . . .  

 . . . and a scripture carrying case. 

Jordan, trying to claim the bed for HER doll. 

A quickly put together birthday cake so Ken could get to work on time. 

 Kailyn demonstrating the instant maturity she got when she turned 8.

Kinda looks like a mummy, if you ask me!

Kailyn was also able to invite some friends to for a swim party.  Afterwards, the friends made some necklaces and ate some cupcakes.  Here are some pictures of the guests, minus her siblings who were also present.  Kailyn is grateful to have such good friends to come and celebrate with her.  

Kailyn's cake was a requested cupcake with flower decorations.

Umm, I'll take that one.  All reaching in at the same time.