Kathryn is 8!

On Sunday afternoon after Jim returned, we had Kathryn's American Girl 8th Birthday Party Extravaganza! I had a lot of help getting ready for it from GG and Da (who spent the week helping with the girls so I could finish finals before Jim's return), and we had a great time!



















The girls brought their favorite doll, and as soon as they arrived immediately began consulting over their dolls...














We had a granola relay, in honor of Kirstin's Honey making game (if you don't know what I'm talking about, you can become initiated the world of American Girls online!)













A drawing game, in honor of Samantha's Sketchpad















...and made necklaces for our dolls.















The dolls need their beauty rest while the girls are preparing their jewelry...























Then we opened presents...




























Had cake...

































Aunt Julie saved the day at the end when I'd run out of games with 30 minutes left! (Originally it was going to be an outdoor party but had to scrap the outdoor games due to rain...) Each girl introduced their doll. It was a big hit!















What a fine looking groups of gals!














K has many friends back in China she wishes could have joined us that day!! :(

GG, Uncle Jeff, and cousin Emma



















Jim and his dad














K and her doll, matching outfits compliments of Nana!



















some K shots...






































K & her friend Sharli



















That's my big 8 year old! Mommy loves you!