Thursday, March 27, 2025

Eleanor birthday party memories

24 years ago this weekend, I stepped on a bee with my bare feet at Ellie's first "party" (gathering of family and two other families with little ones).

23 years ago this weekend, I waddled (6 months prego with Peter) as I lead a line of preschoolers on a scavenger hunt.

21 years ago this weekend, Ellie cuddled a small gator and a descented skunk at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary.

20 years ago we went to Disney with Laura and Karen to celebrate Ellie's birthday.

17 years ago this weekend, I watched 10 crazy girls drive go-karts and play laser tag.

14 years ago this weekend, we hung out in a playground with old elementary school friends and raised money for Peggy Adams animal shelter.

9 years ago, Ellie got light sabers for her birthday.

6 years ago this week, I paid for Nora to go to a ropes course adventure park near Tampa with 3 friends.

5 years ago this week, we did not take Nora out for a wine tasting for her 21st birthday because everything had closed down.

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