Sophie's Big 8th Birthday!

Our dear Sophie just turned 8, a special birthday for us Mormon because we believe that when a child turns 8 years old, they have reached the age of accountability and can therefore choose for themselves if they want to be baptized into our church. Sophie has made that decision, and we are so proud of her. At 8 years old, Sophie is kind, fun, intelligent, organized, hard working, loving, and jolly. She has continued to be a healer in many ways, and is the first person to jump to the rescue when someone needs an ice pack or band aid or hug. Her teachers always ADORE her for being obedient, helpful, and self-motivated in class. In fact, at parent teacher conference, her teacher Mrs. Dennis told us that she wishes she could put a picture of Sophie on the front board so she could point to it and say, "that is who you want to be like, kids!" She is cheerful and contented and a true joy to be around. We love our little Tootie so much!

She wanted a Halloween Costume Party theme, so that's what we went with for the cake and the dress code. Since the barn can hold a million people we went ahead and invited almost everyone she knows; at one time I think we had about 34 kids out there. But you throw on some music and the disco lights, and entertaining the herds is a piece of cake. Literally and figuratively!

 

 Here's Sophie with special pals Hyrum, Charlotte and Braelyn, just before blowing out her chandelier candles.

 Opening presents in the special "birthday chair" we inherited from the Fransons.

Noah Goodnough in full Kiss attire

We danced with the disco lights, played sweep the balloon and Haunted Musical Chairs, did the Monster Mash, and had a ball. Happy birthday my little Tootles!