Since we were going to be in Coeur d'Alene for Ella's gymnastics meet on Lia's actual birthday, I planned to host her family party the next day on Sunday, February 23rd. However, a few days before leaving for Idaho, I came down with a wicked case of the flu. I was sick in bed all day Wednesday and Thursday, and barely had the energy to make the drive to and from Couer d'Alene on Friday and Saturday. As a result, I knew before leaving for Ella's meet that I would not have the energy to host Lia's party on Sunday. So, sadly, I had to postpone her party to the next Sunday, March 2nd. Luckily, both my parents and Chris' family were free to make the change. Although Lia was able to go out to breakfast with her friend, Alyssa, on her actual birthday morning and went out to dinner with her boyfriend, Jared, that evening, we didn't do anything celebratory for her birthday until eight days later. Luckily, she was very understanding and patiently waited until March 2nd to celebrate with family and open her gifts. Here are some pictures of our evening honoring Lia and her 17 years of life!
Lia requested a dinner of soft tacos with all of the fixings. Here are all of the kids (plus Garrett who still agreed to sit at the children's table) eating dinner together.
My parents, Chris and Natalee, and Ron sitting at the adult table.
Lia kneeling next to her gifts that she had to wait 8 days to open.
Lia showing off the fancy, lip gloss that she received in the mail from my dear friend, Sarah.
Lia holding up the new dress she chose for church.
Opening up another gift.
And showing off a new swimsuit.
Lia smiling for us before we sang "Happy Birthday" to her.
Blowing out the candles on her banana cream pie.
The group, cousin (and Chris) photo that we took before enjoying dessert.
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