happy 7th birthday, Ethnie!

Ethnie got to have a little birthday party the day before her birthday with three friends. She really wanted to go bowling so that's what we did. There's this little hole-in-the-wall place in highland park that's really popular in St. Paul. It was the perfect place because it's smaller and simple. It's connected to The Nook, which is nationally known for their burgers. Ethnie had a great time with her friends. It was Emmett's first time at a bowling alley and he didn't know how to control himself! All the bowling balls rolling down the alleys - he was in heaven.

pep talk

Ethnie's good friend Olivia and her mom Traecy

go Sadie!

anticipating a strike

Harry's turn!

Ethnie and Sadie

my boys

the ball didn't quite make it all the way down a few times...

nice push!

Emmett's turn:)

happy birthday!

Sunday was Ethnie's actual birthday. Her day was going perfectly until about 3:00 when she spiked a fever. :( She was so miserable and I felt so bad for her. We came home right after church and she was camped out on the couch for the rest of the evening. The biggest bummer was that we had a family party planned at Matt's brother's house and Ethnie and I had to stay home. She felt so sad that she wasn't there, but there were many birthday wishes, cake and some gifts sent home for her. Matt even took a video of everyone singing 'happy birthday' to her.

happy morning

Emmett helping out.

new Barbie movie

new books

Emmett's gift to Ethnie:)

new boots

We hope you had a wonderful birthday sweet girl!

**Unfortunately, Ethnie is still sick and now Emmett has it. Yikes. The flu is going around....