A Surprise Party for Cara

Today is Cara's fifth birthday! When we noticed the date on the calendar, and also the fast-approaching date of her departure to meet her adoptive family, we realized that Cara wouldn't be here to celebrate her birthday at our usual end-of-the-month birthday party. What could be done but throw this special girl a surprise party?

 

She had no idea.

 

We created a crown for her to wear...

 

...and splurged on some ice cream! The kids have cake a lot, so we felt that ice cream would be a more special choice. The children were thrilled.

 

 Henry licked his ice cream cone until it melted into his hands. After that he was done - too cold!

 

Rachel got messier and messier as she consumed her ice cream cone. She had a dribble down the front of her dress and is going to need a nice bath tonight. Even her pig tails were sticky!

 

 

Have you ever seen a child perform the Chinese-squat as well as Melinda? This was her preferred ice cream eating position.

 

Could she be anymore adorable?

 

 

The younger children didn't need a whole cone, so we brought out a handful of spoons to feed the toddlers.

 And guess what we discovered? Julia Grace loves her ice cream!

It was such a blessing to celebrate this precious girl on her birthday, to make her feel special and important and loved.

 

Happy 5th Birthday, Cara!

 

Have fun with your forever family - we know that you are going to do great because you are such a wonderful little girl. Dream big, and don't ever give up becoming the best Cara that you could ever be.