So, the birthday weekend started with Auntie Jaci's arrival on Friday afternoon. Rosie and I picked her up and we headed straight for Taco John's to get lunch to take to Tia at school. She was SO excited when she saw Jaci in the hall as they were all headed down for lunch. She loves her so much. After we ate, we went outside with the kids to play for a while on the playground. Auntie Jaci was a hit! Along with Rosie, of course. Sweet thing must've done her "fishy face" for the kids at least a hundred times. They get such a kick out of that.
Friday night we made homemade pizzas and relaxed. Jaci slept in Tia's room, which was very special for the two of them. On Saturday, we had a cozy morning and then spent the afternoon in Red Lodge, which was totally fun. The weather was perfect. They had gotten snow, but not enough to hinder the day and the sun was shining and temperature "just right". We had a yummy, fun lunch at the Red Lodge Pizza Company and then walked all around the town. And of course, hit the candy store before we headed back to Billings. That night, we settled in and just enjoyed having Auntie Jaci here.
Sunday was "the big day" and Tia woke up so happy and excited. We hung around the house in the morning and spent the afternoon picking up her cake and doing a few birthday errands -- just Tia, Auntie Jaci and me. Rosie stayed back with Daddy. Jaci made a yummy dinner for all of us and then we had cake and presents. The one thing that Tia wanted was a gigantic panda bear from Costco, so we got him and had him show up at the door after dinner. She was tickled! Grama and Papa came by for the celebration and we had some friends stop in, too. It was a very special and fun day. I still cannot believe she's 8 and in the 2nd grade! She is such a precious gift.
Jaci left on Monday, which was a tearful "good-bye" for all of us. We always hate to see her go. She is so special and means so much to all of us.
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