cross {ice}

The kids had their cross ice jamboree at the Van Andel.

valentine {parties}

It was class valentine party day at school.

{great} skate

Today was the Griffin's Great Skate at the the outdoor rink downtown.  John and the kids skated from 10-11am.

John was even asked to sign a few autographs.

{spa} party

We finally wrapped up Madison's 8th birthday with a spa themed party with friends.

 {beauty bar}

 flip flop decorating & pedicures

 making sugar scrub

 making lip gloss

{8} is great!

Madison turned 8 today!!  It was a big day…gum for the 1st time! And a surprise zamboni ride at the Griffins game.  She also got her ears pierced!

 (8 different kinds of gum to try!)

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John arranged a zamboni ride.  She had mentioned to me a while ago that maybe she could ride the zamboni on her birthday.

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Mister Elf also made an appearance for her birthday…and did a little decorating.