Reflections.

When I asked Lucia at the end of her birthday what was her favourite part she candidly replied: the presents and the cake.

Typical answer, I suppose. But there was so much more to her day.

She had a busy day couple days which started on Friday afterschool with her brother's gift.  He buys with his own money and was so happy to take her to Build a Bear- you can see the super exciting action (I hate that place) from my Snap. I was quite pleased with her pick though- she picked a Moose and put chocolate scent inside him. Chocolate Moooooose. Hahahah.

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Saturday was a busy day- we had morning cuddles and cartoons and then we were off to a matinee with her classmates.  7 little girls, man did we make lots of trips to the bathroom.  Angry Birds was the movie- the kids loved it, I thought it was kinda lame. Dan enjoyed all the puns.  As soon as the movie was over, we headed home to tidy up and get ready for the second wave of fun: the family party. And naturally, because we booked a party and because it hasn't rained here or been below 24 degrees...Saturday was the day it rained and was quite chilly.  But that didn't start the party-goers who still jumped their little hearts out on the trampoline, played a game of horse and even did a polar dip in the pool.  We feasted on crepes (3 nights of work and soooo worth it) (and I *made them try my favourite crepe combo- brie, prosciutto and poached fig with a balsamic glaze reduction), there was also a giant caesar salad (my mom's specialty- thanks ma!) and some pizza. And then finally we had Lucia's cake which was a stuffed bear, or something like that.





When Lucia looks back on her day, she may likely remember the cool presents that she got and the clearly awesome cake.  But I think what will really stick out to her, in years to come, is the perennial people in her life.  She will always be surrounded by a strong family and lifelong friendships that will give her the foundation she needs to feel supported and loved.  If my little girl can take away anything from these big celebrations we throw her- it is most certainly the importance of loyalty and love for the people around her, because that is by far the most important present she will ever get.