Rory Turns Eight!

We got to celebrate Rory's eighth birthday last year. It was also a party year for her, so she got to invite some friends, and we went to see a movie. I think both Teag and I could have easily nodded off during Despicable Me 3, if we weren't, you know, responsible adults.

She enjoyed the company, and also all the presents she received.

Many hours were spent building and crafting after this party. She chose an ice cream cake for her dessert, and there's something pretty awesome about watching your kids candles multiply every year.

Given that she is now eight, we also got to celebrate Rory's baptism. It was such a nice event, and we were so grateful for the choice she made to be baptized.

 She asked for Teag to baptize her, and for her Uncle Kevin to confirm her.

We're so proud of our little Rory, and grateful that she's part of our family. She's very creative and will spend hours making things for her Littlest Pet Shop sets, and then even more hours making videos with them. She's a good student, and loves to read biographies. This year, as part of her third grade curriculum, she got to do the Biography project, and she chose to be Laura Ingalls Wilder.

It was great fun to listen to her recite facts, and Rory got the highest score in her class, both for her costume, and for how knowledgeable she was on her subject. We love this sassy girl, and are excited to watch her this year.