Month: February 2023

We decided to have the party in February due to the busyness of the holidays and all the “Stuff” surrounding November and December. Now, we have been celebrating her birthday at the train park for every year since ONE. This year, it was time to do something different. 10 years old, it’s time!

She wanted some bouncy houses, and PUMP IT UP has private rooms, so we opted for this place. It was the perfect fit too since they do all the work (I’m wiping my brow with a PHEW!)

It would be BIRDIE theme..to celebrate the lil’ QT pie, Woody:

I got her this adorbs shirt…

And these cute “LOVE” birds cupcakes

We got there early and set up (well, they did, but we got in the room to put the gift bags in!)

Then the kiddos started to arrive!

Noah and Lily came later… and also Maddy and Poppy. Let the bouncing, sliding, chaos begin!

Daddy showed up just in time for the air hockey. Coins Daddy? He’s always prepared.

Time for the cupcakes. She chose a red one, and……I warned her about the red lips.

OHH dear!

The kids had so much fun..truly. She got some gift cards, art set, and another bird shirt! LOVE IT!!

Oh, Tatum, you are so loved. And, I love how you love your animals! The comments were thematic: Your daughter is the kindest in the class. Milania cries when Tatum isn’t at school. She is a “peacemaker” I was told. Thank you so much. The FRUITS are so juicy on our girl.

Tatum we love you to PIECES. XXOO.

It would hopefully be a do-over from 1st Grade Speech Meet

Mrs. Denmark had asked the class who would like to participate this year. Tatum volunteered, tried out, and got the chance to go this February! Only one other student from 4th grade would join her.

She has been practicing for months. Daily. ..well, nightly with Coopy watching:

We both chose the verse, Psalm 16 since it is such a warm, comforting verse of his presence and love. She says it reminds her of having a constant Daddy around.

This is it:

1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.

2 I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”

5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.

6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.

7 I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.

8 I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.

9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.

10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.

11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

The day arrived and she practiced for me that morning. Poised and perfect (practically!)

We arrived right on time and got her signed in.

Then they called the 4th grade Bible group. The kids were from all over the state, and the Bible group was about 15 kids.

We all assembled in a classroom, and she had to do her verse in front of the parents, kids, and the judges. (no pressure!)

She knocked it out of the park! Feeling, heart, and articulation!

and guess what!?

Mrs. Denmark and Mrs. Rodriguez were so proud of her!

AND SO ARE WE!!! TATIES~ all that hard work paid off!

Never stop trying! You are such a confident, bold girl!