8

Anna turned 8 about a week ago.  Of course, I barely noticed.  You will note this by the fact I had her pose by the oven clock at the exact time of her birth 8 years prior.  

Truth be told, I believe birthdays are kind of a big deal when you're under the age of 21, 

and should be treated thusly. 

Pink Velvet Cake

Anna gets what she's always wanted…a Camelback.

Moving up in the world…Anna's first mountain bike.

Yep…ANOTHER CAKE!

Anna's friends learn how to make fudge at Hazel Hill Chocolate.

This smells amazing!

Pouring the fudge onto the marble slab.

The birthday girl gets to add all the extra ingredients.

Making fudge is a serious workout!  The girls (and adults) were impressed.

10 pound chocolate bar!!!

After making fudge, chocolate-dipped pretzels and chocolate bark, Anna is one of the team!

Spoon-lickin' good!  Yum.

Having a party at a chocolatier was a great educational experience, 

AND you get to eat what you learn.   

One more year of amazing memories to add to the books.  #lovelife