Maya's Merry Morpho Party

Dear Maya,

This post is for you, my darling firstborn. You turned 7 the other day and I just can't wrap my head around it! You lost a fourth tooth the day before your birthday, you're reading and learning new words at breakneck speeds, and you're growing more sweet, sensitive, and introspective by the day. Sigh...

We celebrated your birthday in a few installments. In the few days before your birthday, you and your sister opened gifts from Japan and watched Japanese movies together. The night before your birthday, Matt, Rhi, and Rhi's mom came over for pizza and gifts and games.

We had a blue morpho butterfly party for you on the day of your birthday. It was snowing so not everyone could make it, but we had a nice, relaxing time with those who did. And you only had to share the butterfly coloring masks and antennae headbands with your sister!

You were a bit moody at the beginning of the party but you were yourself in time for the cake and presents, of course! You got some awesome gifts--cute craft stuff, great storage containers, a cool snowsuit, a handmade pillow, a necklace, a Nutcracker jewelry box, a butterfly habitat, and more!

 

 

The butterflies on Maya's cake were edible

Then the night of your birthday, you had a fun sleepover party with Grandpa and Lori (and Emi) while Mama and Baba got to have 24 hours worth of kid-free time. It was a great treat for everyone involved! Grandpa and Lori left this morning and school starts tomorrow, so you're having a bit of withdrawal. It's only natural to be sad that the holidays, the birthday, the visits, the gatherings and the gifts are over. But getting back into a routine again is going to be so good for all of us!

Well, mommy's going to go write another blog post--your year in review. Two in one day!
Love you!