Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Riley's 7th Birthday

This year, Riley opted to not have a traditional birthday party. Instead we went to the American Girl Place in Dallas and she chose to go out to eat at a fancy restraunt on her actual birthday. She found her new friend Lizzy in the Just Like Me section. We then headed upstairs to the Bistro for some dessert.



Tim got Riley a pink 22 rifle for her birthday. Here she is holding it or the first time and learning how to aim. Tim will be giving her lessons at the range. This should be fun to see unfold.

Riley chose to go to Bravos for dinner and our neighbors Amy, Madi, and Joci joined us for a wonderful night out. The staff brought her a coffee gelatto dessert. We supplied the "7" candle at Riley's request "so everyone will know that she is turning 7".

Tim did exceptionally well with 6 women out to eat and being the only male in the group. I don't think it affected him at all do you? I mean continuous giggling is not annoying at all, right?

Here Riley is opening her presents. No, she did not open the gun at the restraunt... that was an at home reveal.

Here she is with her journal that she wanted. She had a great time turning 7. It meant a lot to her. So much that she would tell people on the 17th that is was her 2nd day to be 7.

Tim's Job: According to Riley

Tim came home from work today in his PT uniform. Riley looked at him and asked,"Oh you worked helping people cross the road today!"


Monday, July 27, 2009

Latest and Greatest

Our artist, Riley, is really into birds. Here is a picture she did free hand looking at a picture of a Bald Eagle.