EIGHT

Our recently turned 8 year old LOVES life. She is a good and loyal friend.  She is mature well beyond her years. She is exuberant and tenacious and will accomplish nearly anything that is set before her.  She is quick with a smile or giggle, loves to play with her American Girl dolls, build towers, draw art and read.  I couldn't be more proud to be her mom.  Happy 8th birthday Josephine Marie.  I had no idea how incredibly cool you would be when you came into our lives 8 years ago.  XOXO

 
 Josie had a fun filled day of parties this year.  In the morning we had a brunch with the Riemers - Liz, Ed, Oma and Opa all showed up to celebrate Josie's big birthday.

 Shortly after family left her friends showed up for a backyard bash.  SO thankful for the nice weather and the chance to have her party outside in the backyard.  Her chosen theme this year was
Under the Sea...

 So we had fish or ocean themed everything from food to art projects.

 Benjamin devoured nearly the entire food table before the guests even arrived.

 Craft time

 Liz and Ed had given Josie a Magic Set for her birthday just hours before.  Marty looked it over and decided to do an impromptu magic show.

 They were rapt