Almost Ten

I can't believe my baby is turning 10 tomorrow. I've been working on this "almost 10" layout all week. The paper, photo, and "almost 10" chipboard pieces have been sitting on my workspace just waiting for the inspiration needed to finish the page. I've noticed a lot of glitter alphabets lately, which is why I decided to put glitter on the numbers and I chose a pink color because it's Maddie's favorite color. The cheetah print ribbon is there because Maddie loves EVERYTHING cheetah!! The circles came from just needing a little extra pattern and the glitz is another Maddie inspiration. She loves jewels almost as much as she likes pink and cheetah.

We spent today doing whatever Maddie wanted to do. Today is sort of her Birthday Party day because tomorrow we have to spend getting ready for the movers (who incidentally are coming early and will be here tomorrow instead of Sunday). She planned to spend her special day with Shannon - her best friend in the whole wide world. We started the party with bowling and arcade games at Main Event. After the girls worked up an appetite, we had lunch at Chick-fil-a. Maddie was excited to open a gift or two so we went home and did just that. Shannon gave Maddie loads of stuff (make-up kit, cheetah & pink bath towel robe, several packets of the grow capsules that turn into animals, jeweled letters that spell out her name, M & S matching necklaces, and a magnetic penguin). The girls immediately were off to put on make-up. Once they were properly made up, they were off for spa pedicures. The ladies in the shop were very nice in wishing Maddie a happy birthday. Upon their return and after a frosting-loaded cupcake, Jordan had a scavenger hunt ready for them. I am pretty certain she had a fabulous birthday party.