Alora's 8th Birthday!!

My sweet girl celebrated her 8th birthday two weeks early at Build-A-Bear at the Clackamas mall. We set up a table decorated with her already large collection of Build-A-Bears. 

Elijah wanted to look his best for her party, so he insisted on wearing his Beaver's jersey. My friend Amber took him to see a movie during the party. This was Alora's first all girl party so it was extra special.

Alora's friends sang Happy Birthday and the recording of the song was placed inside her bear. She has been playing it non-stop since the party ended!

Alora loved when each of her friends held up a heart and recited a little saying. Each of the hearts were then placed inside her bear. Her bear has seven hearts!

It was fun to see all the girl's personalities and preferences come out in the choice of their animals/ accessories.

Alora insisted on dressing up (pearls, 8 years old crown, and a dress with cats on it)

 Alora's first best friend, Leah, came all the way from Hood River for the party. We are thankful that a year and a half later, these girls laugh as if a day has not passed.

Alora's Happy Valley best friend... Bella

The girl's seemed to have the most fun wandering the mall holding hands after the party. Instead of heading right to the party table, the girls insisted on taking the glass elevator and then visiting the animals at the Hannah Society.

Alora walks a dog at the Hannah society.

The girl's eating their cupcakes in the food court.

Alora loved her party and said that her favorite part was being with all her friends.... I love my sweet girl.