Jaedin's 9th Birthday Skating Party

Jaedin asked to have a roller skating birthday party this year. The past few years, she has had a slumber party so I was a little surprised and a lot relieved. A skating party sounded a lot easier. Having the girls birthdays 5 days apart between Thanksgiving & Christmas makes things a little busy.

Then she told us she wanted to have her friends donate money to people who lost their homes during Hurricane Sandy instead of bringing her presents. Floored. Eric and I were beyond floored. And surprised. And proud. And blessed. What an amazing nine year old girl we have!

So we created a little invitation insert that explained her wish for no presents this year. We were beyond warmed with the support she received. Jaedin collected $420 from her friends at her birthday party. Amazing! She didn't stop though. She now has $1000 to donate to the American Red Cross by getting donations and matching funds from businesses and other family & friends. (*see post on what all has happened as a result of her sweet heart)

Needless to say, it was a super fun skating party! It will always hold special meaning in our hearts. Jaedin already has her next birthday wish figured out. (Yep, very proud!)

Birthday crew being silly

Remi's first roller skating party

Talin trying out the skate world

Treat break!

We might have left with some bruises.  :)

You can read about her sweet heart more here.