The Beginning of the Birthday Celebrations

We spent this weekend celebrating the soon-to-be birthday girl! Our plans went a little sideways because Nana got the flu, but Aunt Shannon flew in and we still did plenty of celebrating!

Saturday was supposed to be shopping day, but we postponed a day since Nana was sick. Instead, we spent the day just being. Issa got a massage. Brad smoked meat. It was a lovely, quiet day we probably all needed.

Sunday, though, we moved forward in birthday mode. Shannon and Issa spent the afternoon shopping. Look! Issa owns color:

She is most excited about her new earrings, though, She asked to get a third set of holes from us for her birthday, and Aunt Shannon made sure she had the perfect earrings for them:

Evan couldn't wait to give Issa his gift:

She now has a little frog air freshener and mushroom steering wheel cover for her car:

But Kai won the gift-giving:

He is taking her to see Wicked next weekend! It's a DPAC, and he texted last week to make plans. It has been so hard to keep the secret, but she was so surprised and so excited!

After an Asian feast, Issa asked for Dad's trifle for dessert:

We hope all your wishes come true, baby girl!