While Maggie was getting pampered, the rest of the crew was busy decorating and setting up for her party. She had asked for a surprise party but, like the ear piercing, assumed it would be on her actual birthday, not the day before.

After quickly changing into her birthday dress, she was ready to party. Maggie had originally asked for a fruit themed party. She modified that into a tropical/Hawaiian party once she saw the decoration options. She picked them all out herself and may have a gone a little overboard – thankfully it was at the $1 store.

She was so excited about each and every one of her gifts.

After opening everything, Maggie asked everyone to get into a circle from youngest to oldest. Then she went around and thanked each person individually and gave them a hug.

One thing Maggie didn’t pick out was her cake. That was all Luke, and he did a fantastic job.

Maggie’s favorite part of the birthday song is adding a “cha cha cha” at the end of it. My mom made the kids “cha cha” cards to hold up and Maggie loved it.

She took her wish very seriously. I thought the candles were going to melt completely before she blew them out.

Hopefully her wish comes true.

I can’t wait to see what eight has in store for this sweet girl.