We always have two birthday celebrations - a friend party and a family party. Gigi wanted a small party with just her closest friends at the house to play and eat dinner. It was the best party. There was minimal stress and lots of food and laughter. Her family party was on the actual day of her birthday. Per Gigi's request, I made fake mac 'n' cheese (mac 'n' cheese made with sweet potato instead of a ton of cheese) and alien heads (brussel sprouts). Her cake was a "Better Than Gigi" cake - chocolate cake soaked in caramel sauce and layered with whipped cream and crushed Twix candy bars. Yum!
Here is my Gigi summary:
Gigi is a super intelligent child with a wonderful sense of humor but is very messy and leaves a trail of destruction every where she goes. She is Little Miss Sunshine and Pigpen all rolled into one.
She loves to snuggle and thrives on the approval of the adults who are important in her life. She is able to shrug off the girly drama and is a self-proclaimed tomboy nerd who loves Pokemon and Skylanders.
Even though she doesn't realize it, she enjoys competition. Right now her passions are school, piano, softball, and basketball. Her need to excel causes her to have a fear of failure and the unknown. I am constantly reminding her that Gene and I don't expect her to be the best - just try her best. She told me last week that she doesn't love one sport in particular... she loves the rush she gets during the game. That is good insight for an eleven year old.
Thank you God for this kid.
My prayer for Gigi is that she continues to hold onto her inner joy and always remembers that she is brave and courageous. Lions and Bears - G.
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