Splish Splash

Growing up, it was the kids with summer birthdays that were the lucky ones. They got to have swim parties. Every kid wants a swim party. Even Miss Kambree Jade, even though she has a January birthday.

Well, Miss Kambree Jade (my second born niece and only younger than Alexandra by seven weeks) took matters into her own hands. Kambree tapped into her connections at the Wellness Center in Fredericksburg that has an indoor pool. Kambree became one of those "lucky kids" and had a swim party... in January for her 7th birthday.

In the words of Napoleon "LUUUCKYYYY!"

I called Kambree and asked her what she wanted for her birthday.

Her response?

"a long sleeve swimsuit."

I thought "a long sleeve swimsuit? Who would make a long sleeve swimsuit? I'm pretty sure long sleeve swimsuits don't exist. Do they? ...No... Oh! What about a rash guard? But where would I find one for a kid? hmmm... Guess I'll check my "go-to" for the nieces."

Jackpot! Who knew that Gymboree sells "long sleeve swimsuits" in January! Here is Kambree in her long sleeve swimsuit.

Birthday girl!

Melissa, Meme K and Meme Marsha

My Mom (Meme K), who is wise beyond her years, always said "you can invite as many friends to your birthday party as years old you are." Meaning, if you are turning 1 year old, you can invite 1 friend. If you are turning 7 years old, you can invite 7 friends. Looks like Melissa is carrying on the tradition...

And then, Miss Birthday Girl went and lost her 5th tooth! I think the Tooth Fairy won the Texas Lottery as I heard she brings $5 a tooth. When I had 'half teeth- half spaces', my sisters teased me and called me "Snaggletooth." I wonder if I should return the favor to their kids?

How precious is Kambree? I love that she is holding her tooth in her cheek. She's no stranger to the camera! That huge grin can brighten any one's day! Love you KJ!