Julianne's special Day

Julianne turned 8 last Monday! Where has the time gone? She is now in 3rd grade and is a ball of fun! She definitely keeps us on our toes. We had a birthday party for her on Sunday night since the kids had no school on Monday including some of her favorite adult friends, the Garner boys (a family we love to spend time with), and three girls that were able to spend the night. I am so grateful to have such a fun-loving, but God fearing daughter!

Julianne at the beach on her birthday. It was a beautiful day! She is passionate about the ocean. It is difficult to keep her out of it. I love this picture!

Julianne is also crazy about horses. This is the present Victoria made for her. She used a pair of old jean for her canvas and we bought a bamboo frame to put it in. Victoria usually makes all of her gifts now, but Julianne specifically asked if Victoria would make her a gift and not buy it.

These are the girls that were a part of Julianne's slumber party. I thought it would be great to have a picture of them with the ocean in the background. This is Gayle's deck (our landlord who lives right next to us. We love to go up there and view the ocean. We are grateful to have such an amazing friendship with Gayle. All of the kids love her!

These are the boys who attended the evening portion of her party! In the back: Nathan (Julianne and Nathan are a little over a week apart in age), Jacob, and Aaron. In the front: Nate and Jaden.