Ashley is 8

Ashley turned 8 today. She had a pretty packed day too. She woke up excited to go to school. Mrs Lemmon does a great job of making birthday kids feel special on their birthday. She also liked it that I was going to be there in the morning to volunteer.

She was all smiles all day. She is one of the happiest kids. When I was done volunteering in the morning I ran out to get lunch for Ashley and her best friend Kinnlie. The simple things seem to make her so happy.

After school she had soccer practice so we headed that way but I surprised her at the end of practice with cupcakes to share with her teammates.

After practice we headed home go get ready for dinner and Ashley had one other big surprise waiting for her at the restaurant that she picked Goodwood.

Grandpa happened to be in town on business so he decided to surprise Ashley and show up at dinner. She had no idea and was so excited. We also brought Kinnlie with us.

It was a great dinner.
After dinner we headed home for cake. A few years ago I bought Ashley an ice cream cake and she loved it so she asks for one every year now. I found the perfect one when I went to Dairy Queen to go along with the colors I picked for her birthday.

Ashley was one spoiled girl today. I love her smile and can not imagine our family without hers. She brings a lot of happiness to our family.