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Yesterday, Melissa celebrated her 10th birthday with several friends from school, most of her soccer team and Ms. Elizabeth.  It was a gorgeous day and the girls all had fun with tug-o-war, hoola hooping, a little craft, whiffle ball, and, of course, cookie cake.  After the party, Melissa's school friends stayed over for a sleepover.  They watched one of Melissa's birthday gifts - Twilight: New Moon.  Melissa received some really great gifts - many books, many small horse figurines, some clothes and some other stuff.  She had a wonderful time.  We can't quite believe that she has reached the double digits.  It just ain't right.

Bella got to take some master classes with Mollee (a recent finalist on "So You Think You Can Dance?"), a guy named Tokyo and another woman whose name I don't recall but they are all amazing dancers so it was a great experience for her!

Our wonderful friend Elizabeth owns horses and rides them everyday.  She offered to teach Melissa and Bella how to ride and to let them come to the stable every week to ride.  Melissa has been asking to ride horses for a few years so this is an amazing gift for her and she couldn't be happier.  Today was the first day so Marcia and I went.  We did not tell Melissa that this was happening so she had no idea.  She is very excited.  Both the girls are completely unafraid and we can tell they are going to be hooked.