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02/03/2006 Archived Entry: "Belated birthday"

Tabitha's birthday went really well. It started off with her opening her eyes to see all her party balloons in her room, including the giant 7. She came out and I caught her eyeing her presents as she hugged us good morning so I suggested she open them. She seemed really pleased with all we got her and was thrilled with the Heelys. Of course, they don't fit so we have to exchange, but she took that really well. I was afraid that would happen. Next she went to play with some new stuff and I cooked all of us breakfast. Tabitha's pancake was in the shape of a 7, which would have been way easier with a turkey baster, but that's just not something I have in my house. I also included veggie sausage as it’s something she loves. We then got ready and high-tailed it out of here to Disney.

After getting Tabitha's birthday sticker, we started in California Adventure and Tabitha finally rode Monster's Inc then we went to the Animation Building which she loves and she took their drawing class and drew Mickey. Next we were off to the tortilla factory but it wasn't working so we headed into Disneyland.

Our first stop was the bakery for cookies and soda then into the jewelry store so Tabitha could get a new charm for her charm necklace. She chose Cinderella's carriage this time. As we headed into Fantasyland, we found her old friend Alice so of course we had to stop. Alice and the Mad Hatter were playing charades with the kids so Tabitha joined in. After a while she said her goodbyes and we surprised her with face painting. We chose Tinkerbell for her and it came out beautifully. Next was on to Dumbo. At Disneyland, a 7 year old may go on rides without an adult. Tabitha has been waiting for this day for a long time and it was finally time. She was thrilled to ride by herself for the first time ever and immediately asked to do it again when the ride was over. Instead we went over to the carousel for her to ride by herself there.

Off to Main Street where she participated in the Nestle Junior Chef program. This is a cookie making activity that Tabitha has done before, but has been looking forward to doing it on her birthday because they give extra cookies to the birthday person. Mary Poppins and Penguin joined in the fun here. Once she had her cookies, we went over to the silhouette cutter place as it's something I've been meaning to have done for years. Finally I have Tabitha's silhouette and I made sure she wore her mouse ears too. I just love how it came out.

At this point it was time for our reservations for the birthday celebration. By then we had been joined by my mil, bil and his friend so we all went together. We always do a special meal of some kind on Tabitha’s birthday but this year we went for the “Happiest Birthday on Earth” party. It was hosted by the baker Mr. Pat E. Cake (get it? lol) and everyone in attendance received a cupcake to decorate. After a rousing happy birthday song and conga line, all the birthday kids lined up to meet Mickey and Minnie.

Cookies and cupcakes are good, but we all needed something more substantial so we stopped for lunch at the Mexican restaurant before going over the ride the Mark Twain river boat. I had heard you could ask to ride with the captain of the boat so Chris asked the cast member on the dock and he said no problem. Tabitha was completely shocked to learn she would actually get to steer the Mark Twain and she even got to ring the bell.

It was starting to get late and cold so Tabitha rode a few more rides with various people and then we all headed to my in-laws’ so Tabitha could open her gifts from them before we went home. All in all, it was another fabulous birthday for my girl.