Happy Birthday to Iryna

Happy Birthday to Iryna! She is now 12 years old. 

The balloon fairy brought 12 red balloons for Iryna. 

Iryna wanted the Amish breakfast casserole for breakfast. 

Can you guess her birthday theme for this year? Matryoshka!

Me and my Ukrainian princess!

For lunch she wanted homemade corndogs with veggies, chips, and ranch dip. 

Nichole made these adorable Matryoshka cake-pops. Aren't they the cutest?

Happy Birthday! 🎈🎂🎁 

Matryoshka coloring books from Russia. 

She gots lots of puzzles and beads, plus an MP3 player and headphones. She also received pajamas and a t-shirt. 

Emma helping Iryna with her puzzle. 

I color analyzed Iryna and she is a winter! (I was very surprised!) She looks fabulous in a little makeup. 

Grandma read her a book called the Littlest Matryoshka. So cute! The day before, Grandma took Iryna out for tacos and cupcakes. 

My sweet Irynka, where has the time gone? You are now a young woman, at the age of 12. You try very hard to make good choices and you are quite empathetic when other people are hurting. Cooking is a new favorite hobby and you are often asking to help cut up vegetables in the kitchen. You can peel shrimp like a real professional! Your favorite foods include cherry tomatoes, goldfish crackers, grapes, and salad. You love to play ping pong with Calvin. You enjoy putting together puzzles and stringing up beads. You give hugs and love your family. We are so happy to have you in our family! We love you, Iryna!