8 is Great

This year Maclaren celebrated with a "Judy Moody's Not So Bummer Summer" slumber party with 4 of her classmates...

...And a small, family celebration at Nonnie's for which Nonnie had prepared a fun meal of rice and "toppers".

We feasted on cake.  Bloggers note: I went with home-made this time.  Especially after the $$$ cake last year with her name mis-spelled.

And busted out the gifts featuring Monster HIgh and Just Dance (doesn't everyone need a fancy fedora when playing Just Dance?) 

  
Johanna was a big hit with her "wedding theme" gift wrap and card (was this some foreshadowing?) and a huge fashion hit...

...Cowboy boots!  Which have been worn nearly every day ever since!