This year Ally's birthday fell on a Saturday. Great right? Not when the Coogs play the same day at home. Knowing Dad would want to be at the game and Ally wouldn't - a plan was hatched.
Dad & Lily - University of Houston Game
Mom & Ally - Renaissance Festival
Little did I know what a hit the Ren Fest would actually be. I know my daughter and knew she would enjoy it, but having never gone myself (CRAZY, I KNOW!!) couldn't even imagine the actual perfection of it all. From walking in and renting a costume with her Aunt Mary, to the henna tattoo, to the period-style hair, to the jousting, to the steak on a stick....she was in her own piece of heaven she didn't know existed. In the words of Ally herself, "Mom, I wish I could actually just LIVE here."
I can't believe she's another year older...even scarier is the fact that she is now only one year away from 13. But I am continually proud of the girl she is and the spirit of individuality that she maintains. May she never lose this, but only grow with it, always staying true to herself.
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