Peaches wanted to get her ears pierced again for her birthday so we let her. I think two holes in each ear is enough. She wanted to get her lip or eye pierced. Not gonna happen!

 I fixed the girls breakfast in bed on Peaches birthday, August 9th. She turned 9. I didn't wait for the pancakes to cool off before I put the eyes on so they melted. Oh well. It was the thought that counts.

 John and I took off on her actual birthday so we could spend the whole day making memories. We painted pottery in the morning at Lexington Art Studio. Their artwork is now displayed in my office at work.

 Em making a business card holder which is beautiful.

 In the afternoon we went to the mall so Peaches could spend her money on a new build-a-bear.

 We then donated some of her old stuff animals to Pets, Inc. Our favorite charity.

 That Saturday, August 11the (one day before my birthday) I took the birthday girl and her two BFF's to Miyabi's. John was home sick with a stomach virus so I had to recruit Sister Briles to come with me for support. I did spend most of my time in the parking lot with Em since she was afraid of the "fireworks" but we still had fun.

 This is the before picture........before Em spilled my salad on me.

 My bug bite on the toe. That little insect landed me in the doctors office, on antibiotics and bed rest.

 While I was on bed rest this is what Em decided to do.

 The girls at a birthday party.

 Peaches first day of 4th grade.

 Just after we bought Harper-in the car on the way to get his new kennel and dog food. The girls were in heaven.

Sleeping beauty and her prince.