Jane turns 8!

Making Jane's birthday special was really important for me. I wanted her to know that we were thinking about her, even with everything else going on. I was able to find the tropical island decorations and get a few presents shipped to our house quick enough to celebrate the day. I think she did feel loved!

Kate is the sweetest older sister and has been working on presents for Kate over the last 1.5 months. Jane was so excited to FINALLY open what Kate had obviously been trying to hide over that timeframe. 

We enjoyed the morning playing at the waterpark Wet 'N Wild by Jane's request. Then we walked to a local restaurant for dinner. Because she couldn't decide on which dessert she wanted, we ordered two! Her face is priceless.

Some of Jane's presents showed up a little later than planned, so we had birthday opening later in the week. I even baked another dessert. Lucky girl!

She is sweet and strong. She is smart and sassy. She is funny, but also dramatic. It has been fun to watch her become a little more independent during our time at Fort Leavenworth. She would walk the dog around the neighborhood, run over to friends houses to play, send letters to friends and family, and bike home from school. She was often found playing Barbie's or with her stuffed animals. She also likes to create villages for gnomes, fairies, and her tiny mochi squishies. She excels in reading, but hates the way her new school teaches math. She is involved in piano, soccer, and tumbling. She has mastered the cartwheel and backbend walk-over. I am not sure if she like performing yet, because she still very much enjoys doing the same things as Kate. Jane loves animals and friendship. I told her she can get a cat when we get settled into our house, but I haven't kept that promise. She reminds me daily. We just love Jane. I hope you had a great birthday week!