We had so much fun celebrating Rachel's birthday last Friday. This year she had the most family she's ever had here to celebrate with her. My heart is full and grateful for all those who made sacrifices to make her day special. And I know there are many who wished they could have been here and we definitely felt their love and are grateful for the role they each play in Rachel's life.
Rachel was allowed to open one present before school this morning and she was pretty excited about having a new outfit to wear:
The birthday girl requested French toast made by Papa Smith. She definitely takes after me in her love for Papa Smith's French toast. So, here she is enjoying her breakfast:
We then ate lunch with her at school. She requested McDonald's, which is definitely a love she's inherited from her Papa Smith.
After school Rachel and I went to a nail salon. This was Rachel's first time and she's been requesting this for quite awhile. She LOVED getting her nails done. I'm glad it all worked out. I hadn't thought about the fact that it was the Friday before Mother's Day. There were a lot of ladies out getting pampered already. The first salon we went to had quite the wait and luckily at the second one we only had to wait about 15 minutes. It was fun to get some Mommy and Rachel time in as we got to just talk as we got our nails done. She chose pink for her finger nails and her toenails are painted blue (she's very coordinated):
After that we headed to Olive Garden for dinner - Rachel's favorite. We had quite the crowd with both sets of grandparents and the Mackays. And we made sure to have her sung to. She was a good sport about it all.
It was then back to our house to open presents and have some cake! Rachel was spoiled for sure. She was very excited about each and every one of her gifts.
Papa and Grandma Michaelson with the birthday girl:
Papa and Grandma Smith with the birthday girl:
Mom and Dad with the birthday girl:
Our smart, beautiful, talented, kind 8 year-old:
The Paul Michaelson family tried their hardest to get down her in time for cake and presents, but a rain storm and Houston traffic did not help. So, as soon as we got word that they were almost to their hotel, Rachel got to go with Papa and Grandma Michaelson to deliver a pack n' play to them and see those cousins on her birthday. I think Rachel had a really good day! And the next day the celebrations continued with her baptism and my birthday...
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