Celebrating Elyse's 8th Birthday

Elyse celebrated turning 8 right!  
It started on Thursday which was her official birthday at school being the star of the day as well as having the boys and I eat lunch with her.  After school, Dad (Nate) and I decided to surprise her for her golden birthday by taking her to get her ear pierced as she has been asking for three years.  She was nervous but beyond excited.  She did great and looks even more grown up now.  Once arriving home she opened all her gifts from extended family members and ate her dinner of choice and an enormous cupcake. 

On Saturday Elyse had her friend birthday party at our local bowling alley, "Ham Lake Lanes".  The staff and service were fantastic and I wouldn't be surprised if we are back there next year or for one of the boys.  They provided shoes, lanes, balloons, cake, a take home pin and lots of freedom while there.  The girls had a blast bowling, playing in the arcade and dancing in the lanes.  According to Elyse, so far, Eight really is Great! :)