Ten Years Old

Double Digits!  Sarah turned ten the first weekend in March.  Unfortunately for her she got a stomach bug during the night and ended up feeling terrible all day long on her birthday.  She got super familiar with the bathroom and the shower that day.  Poor girl.  She felt well enough in the afternoon to open some presents, then laid back down to rest for awhile, before deciding that she wanted Olive Garden for her birthday dinner.  We weren't sure that was such a great idea given the nature of her sickness... Eric ended up picking up our order and bringing it home.  Sarah ate about a fourth of her meal and saved the rest for later in the week.  No dessert was eaten that night.  She just wasn't feeling well at all.  (Anyone who really knows Sarah, knows she never passes on dessert.  So this should tell you immediately that she felt down right awful. Poor poor girl.)

She opened a Disney Lego set, clothes, and a necklace from Daddy and Mommy.

She got a camping Lego set from Silas.

And, she got books from Phoebe.

A box came in the mail from Uncle Eric and Aunt Lindsee....

A box of clothes!

The next day, Sarah was feeling better and picked to eat some birthday ice cream sundaes and cupcakes with candles on top.

They all started giggling, laughing, and doing big smiles during the birthday candles and song and couldn't stop.  Silly kids.

Happy 10th birthday, Sarah!  We're sorry you felt so yucky on your special day, but glad we could still celebrate a little that day and spread it to the next day too.  You are growing up so quickly, (gotten 3 inches taller since last November and your foot is about the same size as mine now, women's 8 1/2 or 9).  You are athletic, smart, kind, and fun!  You like to play any and all types of games and you are a serious competitor.  You love to win.  I love your heart and compassion for others.  You see people with caring eyes.  You love animals and take good care of our dog, Jessee.  You have been my little friend and special sidekick since you were born.  You will always be in my heart.  I am so grateful and blessed for the gift God gave me, in you, 10 years ago.  The special blessing, in his perfect timing, of YOU!