Happy Birthday Miss Elizabeth

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Elizabeth's birthday was very different than the norm for birthday's around our house. There was no homemade treat from mom, quiet gathering with the family to open presents or even an adventure with friends . . . instead she got to spend her birthday in California with some pretty fun ladies.
 

Her birthday happened to fall on the same day as the Time Out For Girls event in Long Beach, California. Elizabeth's one request for a side trip that day was a visit to the beach. Since it was her birthday we happily accommodated.


Unfortunately, as soon as we arrived at Manhattan Beach it started to rain. So instead of a sunny beach outing she got a rainy beach adventure.


I don't think she minded much because she got to experience some pretty awesome waves with her best friend (& sister), Rachel, by her side.


Then, to end the day she was treated to Cold Stone Ice Cream. Since it was her birthday the guy at Cold Stone who made her ice cream topped it with an extra full size Reece's Peanut Butter Cup! Yumm!  I think she had a fun day & I hope she knows how much I love her!


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