Birthday #10?!?!

I can't believe that it has been a decade since I welcomed Kristyn into this world.  My life changed in obvious ways and in ways I never knew I could be changed. My life was no longer about me. I wanted more than anything to make this little girl's world amazing, exciting, safe, loving... She is a sweetheart who is always willing to share a smile and a hug. I couldn't be prouder of who she is today, and the beautiful young lady the Lord is molding her to be!

So how did my "Stinkerbell" spend her day.  The started with chocolate chip waffles, the Birthday Girl's request.  Then she headed off to school, and I took her McDonald's for lunch. Normally she gets a Happy Meal, but today was different. You see, I remember what I had for lunch for my 10th birthday.  I have a vivid memory of that meal.

We were visiting my dad in Joliet, Illinois and my mom asked what I wanted for my birthday lunch.  As many 10 year olds I wanted McDonald's, and up until that day I always ordered Happy Meals. (They weren't as expensive, and the toys held up a little better, but I digress)  That day I decided that I was now double digits, and this meant I was too old for such childish things as Happy Meals. My older sister, who was 12, always ordered a quarter-pounder with cheese when we went to McD's. By golly, this was what older, mature girls ordered, so from now on that is what I would be ordering. I love this memory. I love that I remember it so detailed, and I wanted to share that memory with Kristyn.

She enjoyed her first Quarter-Pounder with Cheese

And I enjoyed the time with her.

That evening she chose to eat dinner at Texas Roadhouse.  I am pretty sure this is the main reason for it...

She wasn't shy about getting to ride the saddle!

Lastly we opened gifts.

Priceless!

All in all, I would say birthday #10 will be incredibly memorable!