SURPRISE!

The only thing Brigitta wanted for her birthday was to spend an evening in a motel with her family. She got her wish! All week long she has been trying to find out what her "special surprise " is, but we kept it a complete secret. Everyday however she was allowed to guess. Here are her guesses:

• Are you are taking me to see Aunt Natasha?


• Are you are taking me to Disneyland


• Do I get to spend the night in a motel? (We answered no, because technically it is a resort)


• Are you getting me a boy for my birthday?

After that last one we put an end to her asking. Only a seven year old with older brothers and sisters who are married and having children would ask for a boy on her birthday. Someday I will have to share with you her latest artwork. As I moved my sofas for cleaning this week I found the initials B loves C written in a pink heart ON MY WALL. Apparently she loves an adorable boy named Collin.

We were able to pack in secret and then we blindfolded her for the trip. We had so much fun just watching how excited she was.

Are we there yet?

That was the theme for the entire ride.

Our home away from home.



The first thing she did was check out her bed.



On our way over we stopped off at Claim Jumpers
to pick up "The Mother Lode".

I can't believe my baby is seven.

Our view from our balcony.

Breakfast on the balcony.

We had so many activities to choose from and we

enjoyed them all.

Pool

Hiking

Swimming

There was even a playground.

Everyone had their morning workout

except for Kendrick. He left at 4:45 in the morning

to meet his uncles to work on his

Shot Gun Shooting Merit Badge.

The bike was Brigitta's favorite.

The restaurant of choice for the birthday celebration.

Great food and fun.

The company isn't bad either.

It is Mar-Kay's birthday this week and

so this was his special vacation time also.

After dinner we strolled around the Foothills Mall

and visited our favorite store, Barnes and Nobel.

Brigitta is just starting to enjoy reading.

It was the perfect get-away!

Before I go I must tell you about Brigitta's nightmare.

The first morning on our mini vacation Brigitta came into

our room and climbed in bed.

Tears were streaming down her face.

I asked her what was the matter and she said that she

had a nightmare. I asked her to tell me all about it. "I dreamed

that we only got to stay at the resort for two nights

and then we had to go back home."

As you can see, she had the perfect birthday.