As always, we tried to make Laela’s birthday special. We had a few more limitations this year than others. We had covid restrictions to think about. Brady being in a wheelchair. Myself in the midst of a med change. All things considered, it was actually a really challenging day. The morning, specifically. But by the end of the day, Laela was a very happy camper, and it all came together, thank the Lord!

We did the zoo in the morning. This isn’t the first time we’ve done the zoo for her birthday.

My goodness how she is growing up SO beautifully! 😍

The zoo was super low key.

Honestly, there weren’t too many animals out and about. I did get pretty close to what I would call a yarn opportunity…

Aaaaand quite close to a caribou who seemed disinterested in being in its enclosure 😳

The kids had the most fun just running and playing. It was really cute and very relaxed.

You’ll have to take my word for it that the video that follows this picture up is epic. Any guesses on who bit the dust hard and bawled at the bottom of the hill? Anyone?

All things considered, the morning was a success.

We left when it was coming time to lunch, and indulged in what we call redneck food court, which means everyone gets to choose what food they want and we hit a bunch of fast food places. We rarely do this, but its fun sometimes 🙂 Everyone ended up with McDonalds except Dekker and I. I ducked into the mall for some food court asian food, and Dekker got Subway. Then we went home and tucked in the nappers while my mom took Dekker and Laela out for a bike ride.

The end of the day consisted of pizza hut and presents. Laela ate her body weight in cheese pizza and chocolate cake, and she received some crafts, some girly cosmetics, some clothes, some cash, and a voucher for a shopping date with grandma. She was sooooo thrilled, haha!

She was though. Completely happy, all the way. It was a total success, and she deserves nothing less.