Turning 12!

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It felt like a blink and Sarah Graves was turning 12! Leading up to her birthday she said she wanted to stay 11 because she liked it so much. I get that because I feel that way about each of their birthdays. 
She was very happy with the way the elves decorated her chair in a Mardi Gras theme!

Some homemade doughnuts with whipped cream made for a yummy start to the day!

She chose Cheesecake Factory for her birthday dinner and everyone enjoyed her pick!
A new necklace from Lovie and Pops.


She loved the festive look of her cheesecake and the taste was even better!




After dinner, she opened her gifts from family.
She was so pleased to open her own sloth from Grancy and Ger Ger! 

She loved Charlie and Livy's and was very excited to have one of her own. 

Crafting fun from Grandaddy and MeMe!


She appreciated the electric circuit set from Charlie. Letting her give him a kiss may have been a gift in itself!

Silly girl trying to bite into her gift card from Gramma!


Loving this cute shirt from Aunt Barbara and Uncle Les.

Showing off one of her fun gifts inside a caboodle from Aunt Lexi and Uncle Tim!

I think she definitely enjoyed her day, the special foods, the extra attention, and the fun gifts. She was laughing and playing around with us the way she can when she is happy and content with herself! Here's wishing 12 brings a lot of that for her!

 

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