Marissa's early birthday party

We were going to leave MA on Monday and Marissa's birthday would be on Wednesday, so we decided to have a party with the extended family. Memere, Pepere, and Uncle Chris were all at the house on Friday so that's when we had the party. Kevin and I ran out to do some shopping and that was that. We didn't tell the kids what we were doing but had them all go to the table, sit down, and close their eyes. Domonique was SO excited! Everyone clued in when we started to sing, "Happy Birthday to you!" We didn't make a cake - figured we'd wait for MI for that, but we did have some ice cream.

Memere and Pepere gave Marissa a beautiful necklace.

Uncle Chris gave her a hula hoop.
(Everyone has enjoyed trying it out.)

We got her some cones for the yard so we will be able to play soccer.
(We got her a soccer ball for Christmas - she asked for one.)

Found some Lego platforms so the kids could build on them.

 

Some new movies to watch on the way home.

Uncle Chris did a great job bringing her the plastic bag wrapped presents.

I think she enjoyed her little surprise party!