Staley invited her two best friends: her cousin Lila and her friend Lilian
Staley initially wanted to go ice skating. I couldn't find a place with convenient open skate hours that would work with our schedule, so I asked if she had a second choice.
She decided that she'd like to try rock climbing instead.
All 3 girls had a blast. They climbed for over 2 hours and each one got braver and climbed higher as the day went on. Rock climbing was one of my very favorite activities as a college student and young adult, so I loved watching all the girls embrace the challenge.
They all worked up a big appetite after all that climbing. They decided that lunch at Culver's would hit the spot. I think they actually determined that ice cream at Culver's would hit the spot, but they conceded on eating lunch first.
After lunch, we then went to see 'Mary Poppins Returns' in the movie theater. All 4 girls loved the movie with Staley declaring it her new favorite movie.
The girls then rounded out the fun with dinner and a few hours of American Girl doll play.
The girls were having so much fun that everyone was disappointed when it was bedtime. Of course, bedtime included getting each and every doll ready for bed as well.
But capping off a big day of birthday fun with a sleepover? Nothing could be better.
When it was all said and done, the girls enjoyed over 24 hours together. Staley declared it a perfect 10 out of 10 for birthday fun!! What a great way to start off celebrating my baby turning 8.
