On Saturday morning we all enjoyed chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast and Claire got to open her presents from Mommy, Daddy and Abby.
Then came her afternoon of birthday fun. First was a trip to the candy store for anything she wanted ($1.47 well spent).
Next was a trip to Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary, a small local animal farm that houses rescue animals. They do not have the more exotic zoo animals, but we got to see horses, ponies, emus, llamas, all kids of beautiful birds, rabbits and dozens of cats. All the animals play freely together on a beautiful historic farm surrounded by acres of wooded land. It was all very relaxing and refreshingly uncommercial. Just a nice little place to get some fresh air and see some animals.
Then it was out to dinner at one of those decidedly commercial chain restaurants where they sing to you when they bring the cake, don't especially mind if your kids yell or trash the place and have yummy margaritas available to dull the pain.
Good times.
look how happy she is honey??
ReplyDeletelove it :)
and did you happen to save me a bite of that chocolatey goodness??
Looks like a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love that you fuss over birthdays!!!! I think it's one of the things that a child will always remember...and a tradition they will likely pass down to their own families one day.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful birthday weekend indeed!!!
That's so awesome that your family celebrates birthdays with more than just a party. Very memorable!
ReplyDeleteoh how cute. Looks like you guys had a fun day :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great day! Pancakes, candy and margaritas! YUM!
ReplyDeleteAnd that dessert looks pretty incredible too!