Thursday, April 20, 2017

The Double Digit Birthday

I have loved this girl since she came into this world with a bellow, letting us know that she had arrived with gusto. And so, the gusto has remained, and she was particularly gustified in the past few days to enter double digits.

First, the annual collage of various shots from throughout the year.


Her birthday was on Wednesday, but our half of the family mostly celebrated on Tuesday. Here are shots of gift opening.

She opens my card

A hug from Mom with some of hr gifts

My collage

More $ for the cruise to come later this year

The trophies

She had decided that dessert would not be the traditional cake, at least not with us, so it was off to DQ.


She had also prevailed upon us to take her actual double digit birthday day, Wednesday, off school. And since Sue and I are worthless retirees, her request could be accommodated. I put the camera in the car for our travels and never thought to use it, so that's the end of her birthday for this year, silly old fool that I am.

10 comments:

Marie Smith said...

I love the collage idea! Happy birthday to your sweet girl!

Donna said...

Love the collage also! Something she'll always cherish...
Ten yrs old...unbelievable...She looks like a fun little person to be around!
Happy Birthday to her...
hughugs

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Happy Birthday wishes to Danica and a nice collection of gifts she received as well. And, I agree that the ice cream treat is a good choice.

Shammickite said...

DQ was a good choice to celebrate double digits. My oldest grandie will be attaining double digits next year, I can hardly believe where the time has gone.

troutbirder said...

A special day for a special girl. Congratulations...:)

Debbie said...

such a sweet face. she looks just a tad happy!! double digits is awesome!!

Ginnie said...

It's been a wonderful treat to watch her grow... thanks to her grandpa who keeps us up to date ! Happy Birhday Danica and many more to come.

Jenn Jilks said...

hah! So fun.
She is so beautiful! Such attitude in her photos!

Kay said...

Happy Birthday, Danica! She is absolutely gorgeous! I love that collage you made for her and I see she does too.

Kathleen's Blog said...

Happy Belated Birthday Greetings for Danica!!! She is growing before our eyes, and what a beautiful young lady!!!

Oh, to be ten years old---The things she can do and the places she can go!!!!!