November 11, 2007 - A Birthday Party!

After Sam's baptism we headed back to our house to celebrate Gabrielle's birthday with the family. We had a great time.

Gabrielle is ready to open gifts.

A princess hopscotch set from Grandma
One of Gabrielle's gifts from her aunts, uncles and cousins was a trunk full of dress up clothes. Little did we know when she opened it, how much fun would be had by all. All of the kids got in on the action of playing dress-up.

Nicholas shows off this stunning blue gown.
Allison thinks it looks better on her.
Joshua in his flowing pink dress, princess crown and a set of diamond studded pumps top off the ensemble.
Owen is going to the chapel and going to get married. He has opted not to wear white, but loves the fullness of his lace veil which is a headband style.
Sam tries on the princess hat.

Gabrielle had been calling Grandma for weeks asking for a snow white dress. She called her at work, at home and even had to call her once to tell her that she saw the dress at "Grandma's Meijers, so she better go get it".
The long awaited Snow White Dress
Blowing out the candles on the birthday cake.
Sam stood at Aunt Melissa's side waiting for more and more and more bites of cake.