Juliet's 8th Birthday Party!

Maxine and Merril are headed up to girl's camp on Wednesday, Juliet's birthday and my anniversary. We settled on the idea of having Juliet's party on Tuesday so the whole family could be there and so Merril could help with the party.  Julie wanted a rock climbing party, just like Jack.  Merril was able to borrow the search and rescue rock climbing wall again and so away we went.

She wanted an Oreo ice cream cake!

Presents are always fun!

This is the next day, Juliet's actual birthday, eating leftover cake.  Merril and Maxine had left to girl's camp by then.

On the morning of our anniversary and the day Max and Merril were leaving for girl's camp, Merril said he thought it would be fun to spend a few days in the Florida Keys.  I balked.  I have always wanted to visit the Florida Keys but I was worried about leaving the kids.  I suggested maybe spending a few days in Springdale.  :/  Merril, who is always supportive, said that would be fun too and I sent my priesthood leader and my oldest daughter to camp.

Then I stewed.  I was angry with myself because I chickened out!  Grrrr.  So I grabbed balloons and a tub of red vines (one of Merril's favorite treats) and drove up to girl's camp Wednesday evening.  I surprised him with the "Happy Anniversary" balloons and when we had a second to talk, explained that I didn't want to go to Springdale!  I really, really wanted to visit the Florida Keys!!!  He grinned big and I drove home.  We'll be headed to Florida soon!