Marlie's Golden Year

Marlie was super excited about her birthday this year because she said it was her "golden year". I had no idea what that meant but she explained that she was turning 11 on the 11th! I was hoping to do something small for her birthday until this revelation and then I figured well...why not go all out for her "golden year"!

One of Marlie's closest friends, Lauren Standley also has a summer birthday and so we joined forces. Each of the girls were able to pick 3 friends that the other girl also knew and we spent the night at La Torretta Resort in the Woodlands. 

The girls had a great time. They played at the water park, ate pizza, made s'mores, ate cake and of course played silly slumber party games. 

We actually slept in a little and the girls packed all their things and we went to breakfast at IHOP! It was a great birthday celebration. Marlie I'm glad you got to celebrate with Lauren and I'm thankful for all of your sweet friends! 

On Marlie's actual birthday of course she had dance so we snuck in a quick dinner with a few dance friends. And then Nene and Uncle Jay came over after to celebrate!