Our little Joy Joy turned 8 today! How can that be?
Our first China baby . . . growing up so fast!
This special girl is full of ideas . . . so we did our best to honor her wishes on her special day! The morning began with homemade waffles with strawberries and whipped cream . . . so yummy!
Her biggest wish, which she has been talking about for weeks, was for a fish! We decided on a betta fish, so off to the pet store we went. Who knew there were so many kinds of bettas?
"Hmm . . . this one looks pretty good! A dragon scale betta, light pink and white with a beautiful flowing tail."
"Yes, this is the one! And I'm going to name him 'Bubbles'!"
So, we gathered the necessary supplies, and we went home to introduce Bubbles to his new home!
Joy received a few more gifts and cards from her siblings!
Her favorite was a harmonica! Just look at that smile!
Joy requested a lemon cake with strawberry frosting and white flowers with yellow centers. (Not that it was specific or anything!) She was very happy with the finished product!
Friday night is always pizza night at the Metzgar house, and tonight was no exception. Joy wanted to do personal homemade pizzas with her favorite toppings: pepperoni and sausage. With a little help from Trader Joe's, pizza night was a success!
We finished off the evening with Joy's special cake and the ceremonial blowing out of the candles.
What a joyous day it was, celebrating the gift of Joy's life! God gave us such an amazing treasure in this girl, and it was truly our delight to grant her special wishes on this special day!
Joy is smart, sensitive, deep, insightful, curious, funny, energetic, creative, grateful, humble, and caring. She brightens our day and fills our lives with sunshine! Joy Joy, we love you always and forever!
Happy birthday, 8 year old! May 8 truly be great!!! xoxo
