Riley turned 8 on December 17th and she had a wonderful day celebrating in many ways. We started the day by being in a parade near daddy's store. The girls threw candy out of Tony's truck and they also got to hang out with the Chick-fil-A Santa Cow. Riley told Matt (Tony's manager) that this was the best birthday ever and it was only 9:00 am when she said that. After the parade we went to daddy's store for Peppermint milkshakes and then headed down to the local minor league ballpark for a holiday openhouse. They were allowing people to tour the clubhouse, bat in their indoor batting cages, and meet two of the Bull's baseball players. It was a lot of fun and Tony enjoyed getting to hit a baseball with a wooden bat again and did very well. Unfortunately, we thought we were taping him but I forgot to show Regan how to push the "on" button so it did not tape. :( After going to the ballpark, we went across the street to Riley's favorite local wings place. I love that Riley enjoys eating wings. She and I shared 20 wings and ate all but 2 of them. After lunch we went home and let Riley open her presents from us. She got some dog pajamas, guitar lessons and we will be buying her a guitar very soon. She was very excited about the guitar lessons because she has been wanting to play for over a year. In the afternoon, the girls and Tony went on a 4 mile bike ride while I went and bought Riley a cookie cake. It was a very busy and fun day. Riley you are such a compassionate, tender hearted, sweet and energetic girl. We love your positive attitude and joyful spirit. You are such a blessing to our family and we love you very much!!
On December 16th we celebrated Riley's birthday with her class.
Riley's class singing "Happy Birthday" to her.
Riley opening her gifts from Grandma and Grandpa Crissman. They gave her a puzzle and a cute dog outfit.
Riley and Reece hanging out with the Chick-fil-A Santa Cow before the parade started.
Regan was not cooperating for photos, she was still half asleep. We had to get up very early for this parade and she was not excited about that.
Matt (our GM) and his fiancee', Jenn, helped us pass out coupons in the parade. The girls always enjoying hanging out with Matt and Jenn.
The girls enjoyed throwing mints out to people watching the parade.
Riley opening our present - she just found out she is getting a guitar and lessons.
The girls in the Bull's clubhouse.
The girls posing with Chris Archer - top signing prospect for the Bulls.
Tony got one of the old stadium seat signs for $5.00 and Chris signed it.
The girls posing with one of the Bull's players, Elliot Johnson
The girls getting Elliot Johnson's autograph.
Riley getting a turn in the Bulls indoor batting cage. She had a hard time swinging because the bat was almost as big as she was.
Reece used a different bat and did very well. She hit most of the balls.
The girls ran into Wool E. Claus on the way out of the clubhouse.
Riley and I enjoying our buffalo wings.
Happy Birthday Riley!!!
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