A Move and Birthday #7

Amelia turned seven years old on November 12.  Her mom and dad ate lunch with her at school taking Frozen cupcakes to share with her class.  That evening they ate at Chuck-E-Cheese.  In a phone call to wish her a happy birthday, she told us that she felt seven and it was way better than six.  It's hard to believe how fast she is growing up.  However, that was not the only big event that week.  On the Friday following her actual birthday, her parents met at my cousin's office (an attorney) for the closing on their new home.  By the time we arrived in Atlanta around 1:00, the house was a beehive of activity with all the carpet being cleaned.  Then Amy and Darryl left Bubba and me at the new house putting down shelf paper in the kitchen and they went to pick up a rented truck and Amelia at school.  The big move had officially begun.

When Amelia came in, we stopped with the shelf paper so that she could open her birthday presents.  She had asked for a disco ball and some "glitter" shoes in a bigger size than the ones we got her last year.  We weren't too sure about the disco ball, but we did find a light that accomplished the same effect and we got two pairs of "glitter" shoes, and a new dress to go with it.

Amelia set up her light, put on her glitter shoes, and selected music for her performance.

  I love how graceful she is when she dances, especially with her hands. She has long slender fingers just like her mom's and she moves them so delicately when she "performs". She is very self-assured. She tells us that she has many talents -- among them are being the fastest runner, a singer, a dancer, a musician, and an artist. I don't know how she will ever choose what to focus on.


We all spent Friday night at the apartment and the next morning Darryl left to pick up his helpers and start the move. They had a storage unit full of things that wouldn't fit in the apartment that he was going to tackle first. After he left we began to pack up the apartment so that it would be ready to go when he got there. I felt sorry for all the movers, including Darryl, because the apartment was on the second floor and when they got to the house, there was also a second floor. It was a long day but by the time it was over, we were all able to shower and sleep in the new house on the freshly made beds.


Sunday morning moved a little slow since everyone was tired, but that afternoon things picked up as Amelia had her birthday party at a local gym which followed the Frozen theme and included a rock climbing wall as the activity. Amelia and her friends seemed to enjoy the party and as I have been known to say more than once -- a good time was had by all.

Amelia and her friends line up for a picture.

 It's almost time for cake.

And here it is, look at that smile.

She is fearless!

Hang on Amelia!  Don't "let it go"!  (Frozen, get it?)

Paw-Paw and Nana declined to participate in the rock wall climbing.

I've got to give Amy credit for being a super mom this weekend.  I don't know how she pulled off a birthday party in the midst of the big move.  I don't think I could have done it.

We stayed until Wednesday helping where we could.  I'm happy that they are finally settled into what we hope will be their home for years to come.  The house is beautiful with lots of space.  I can picture Amelia as a teenager there having her friends over to visit.

Well, it was a busy week.  A lot was accomplished.  If you ever need to move, call Darryl.  He has gotten really good at it.

And Happy Birthday, Amelia!  We all love you so much.