Happy Birthday Mira!

Today was Mira's 11th birthday! While it seems impossible, I know it's true....the memories flood as I recall all the good times. Baths with her sister when they were little when they'd get out and RUN as fast as they could around the house, still soaking wet. The cute things she'd say ("Uppie" and "I want MEAT!") and do.

Mira's request was something Asian style...so this is what we did:

Cupcakes that look like sushi rolls and rice krispie treats that look like nigiri. Talk about a sugar rush! Cupcakes with icing, white sprinkles for rice and a medley of fruit snacks, sour straws and other gummie goodness, all wrapped up in a green apple fruit roll up! And as if that were not enough we had rice krispie treats topped with a swedish fish and also rolled up in a fruit roll up!


There were other things with some nutritional value available. We had PB&J's and chicken salad sandwiches that were also "sushi roll" style and the all-time favorite standby...PIZZA! Along with fortune cookies and Pirate Booty, just because they're good! Who says birthday parties have to be nutritionally balanced anyway?!?

We played games, including relay races (burlap sack included) and a scavenger hunt. Then it was time for a MOVIE and popcorn! The Hannah Montana Movie, of course!

Every child is so different and unique and Mira has proved that to me time and again. She's an independent thinker, intelligent, strong willed, creative, friendly, loyal and kind hearted. These qualities will enable her to achieve anything she puts her mind to. I"m so proud to be your momma, Mira! You are a beautiful girl and I love you more than you know!