We had some great plans for Evelyn's birthday, but things were locking down and we couldn't go anywhere...the grocery store just isn't the same for celebrating birthdays as some other locations! Since Evelyn was really into games, we made the best of things and had a busy day at home with lots of games!
If the birthday girl doesn't want to do her hair, well, then the hair doesn't get done!
The first game was a hunt for candy. There were easter eggs and sour keys hidden all over the place, so Evelyn Jennifer Daniel and Matthew spent a long time looking for candies. They missed some, though, and even a month later while cleaning (doesn't happen very frequently here!) I found some tucked away. And a bit later yet, found some while moving furniture. Yummy! (minus the dust)
The requested cake was blueberry cheesecake. So delicious!!
Evelyn got an extra special candle, and some people thought that she shouldn't be allowed seven candles plus the other one, it should be 7 total. But the birthday girl said it was ok.
Since Philip was working from home, we got to open presents early in the day. :) Nathan made a storage drawer for Evelyn's dolls ever increasing wardrobe (there are serious perks to having an older sister who likes to sew!) and Melanie sewed a nice bedset.
A game for the game girl. It was hard to find a classic game that we didn't have (none of the other kids knew how to play!) that wasn't too complicated.
We played an intense game of kick-the-can. An excellent game for the spring/fall when there is no snow and no heat.
Ten seconds after this picture there was a crash on the patio from racing kids knocking into eachother, it was such a close run!
Needing a break from the intensity Evelyn worked on a little Lego set.
She didn't need any help, although the help was eagerly waiting to be given if even a hint of need was provided.
At quiet time Evelyn read her book for a break. Hanging upside down from her footboard.
More cake! It was soo good we had to keep it from going old. Yum.
Time for an outside game. This was a "jewel game" "outdoor version" which is a complicated game designed for sneaking and spying and racing through a house that has a walk-around-space (meaning us) but was adapted for going around the house and sneaking and finding "jewels" in the garage.
It's an interesting game, and they like it. I joined in because it was a birthday.
Daniel helped Evelyn break in her new game.
We played an unwrap the many-layered-item-with-dice-rolling game.
Quick, unroll a layer since you rolled doubles! I wonder what is inside?
The birthday girl won the roll of candies. Very fitting. She probably even shared them.
What a joy Evelyn is! She is a smart girl with a sometimes shy personality, but who can stand up for herself when necessary. She loves to read (and play games :p ) has a sweet nature, and is growing up way too fast!
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