Next came a morning of schoolwork, but Abby was able to finish most of her work by about 10:45. During the morning, we were able to FaceTime with my grandma from the hospital. It was so sweet hearing her sing "Happy Birthday" to Abby. After her school work was done, Abby needed to do some exercising for gym, so we took Sadie for a walk while Norah finished some reading. Norah had hidden all of Abby's presents (from us, my parents, sister, and my aunt) and made a scavenger hunt for Abby to find all of them. She was very excited for Abby to complete the hunt and open her presents. We FaceTimed with my mom and dad, so they could see Abby open their gifts. Abby was so excited about all of her gifts.
For lunch, we ordered Subway online and picked it up. Abby chose to eat downstairs and watch "America's Funniest Videos".
After lunch, Abby needed to finish up some more for gym and Norah had some schoolwork to wrap up. Abby and I went for a bike ride, and then we played a new game she got for her birthday.
In the afternoon, Abby had a Zoom meeting for her advisory class, so the rest of us went outside so she wouldn't be disturbed. Norah helped work on some sidewalk chalk greetings for Abby's birthday.
It was pretty nice out, so we played outside and cleaned the garage after Abby's Zoom meeting. Then, Norah and I had to run to an appointment, while Abby and Dave stayed behind and watched "Hook". Just before we were about to eat dinner, Abby got a big surprise--Dave's parents had driven up from Albert Lea to parade around our cul-de-sac with birthday signs. They also brought a gift from Dave's cousin Jenny and family. Abby was so excited to see them!
Abby FaceTimed with Greg and RoseMary before we ate, and then video messaged with Tracy after supper. We also called my other grandma to thank her for Abby's birthday card. Abby's request for supper was shredded beef enchiladas--she helped me make them yesterday.
After supper, Abby opened the gift from Jenny, Wade, and Grace, and then we FaceTimed with my brother and sister and all of the grandmas/grandpas while Abby blew out her birthday candles. She had helped me make her strawberry cake yesterday as well.
Abby wanted to stay up until 9:01 (the time she was born), so she and Dave finished "Hook" while Norah and I took Sadie for a walk. Norah joined them for the end of the movie, and then Dave read Dr. Suess's Happy Birthday to You before Abby went to bed. We reflected on how busy her day would have been had school been in session--waking up at 6, bus at 6:40, piano lessons, eating late, opening presents late...even though she has to adjust her plans with friends, we were very fortunate to be able to have this fun day together.
In June, Abby went to the doctor for her rescheduled 12-year check-up. She weighed 69 pounds (4th percentile) and was 59 inches tall (31st percentile).
