Halle's Spa-aaah Party

My Halle Girl is 9! I can't believe she's one year away from double digits. She's getting to be so grown up, but I'm glad she's not too old to come up at random times every day and give me a giant hug and say, "I love you, Mommy." Right now, I'm going to pretend that she'll never be too old for that.



Jason completely owned his job of creating this incredible balloon chandelier. It may or may not have been his ideal way to spend his day off, but I was so grateful for his help.



Spa slippers required.



It's so cute to me that it still takes her about 5 breaths to blow out her candles.

Halle chose the whole menu: turkey shape sandwiches, fruit skewers with dip, veggie straws, smoothies and coconut cake. Turns out about half of her friends "hate fruit." Who knew?



The Beauty Bar offered nectarine-scented soaps, salt scrubs and raspberry-flavored spa water.



Two of my friends, Juliet and Victoria, came over to help paint nails. I was so glad to have them there. It would have taken me a long time to paint 8 sets of toenails by myself.

There's nothing better than sipping smoothies while soaking your feet.

Happy, Happy Birthday Halle Dear!