Avery's 8th Birthday

 As usual, Avery's birthday was a whirlwind complete with a visit from Gramma and Grampa, dinner at our new "Mexicalli", a party with friends at The Art Station, a snow storm, and a whole week off from school because of it!

Sierra getting cozy with Gramma and Grampa

Gramma once again made an awesome birthday cake

Avery & Sierra with the cute puppy that Sierra got Avery for her birthday present

Waiting for the party to start at The Art Station

 The Art Station is an amazing art studio where you can do all sorts of different projects. Avery chose to make a candle and then do a painting of your own choice. She invited the girls from her Girl Scout Troop and her class. They all had a great time!

Avery & Sierra working hard on their candles

 

Stopping for a quick picture

After the candle making, each girl did a painting. They were all concentrating so hard, it was so quiet....shocking!

Sierra with her finished painting and a little paint on her face to show for it!

Happy Birthday Avery!!

A bonus birthday present for Avery... a little snow and a day off from school. Well, actually it turned out to be a week off from school. It's a little different here in Virginia!

Avery "snowboarding" on her sled

Avery opening up some great presents!

We even made it out to El Sol in the middle of a snowstorm!
Feliz Cumpleanos, Avery!!