These two hit it off as best friends in Kindergarten, then Cassidy moved at the end of that year. Her mom and I recognized the friendship as something as something special and have stayed connected the past five years, making the effort to get the girls together. We have had some fun times!

I took Anna Claire to Restoration Hardware Cafe a few weeks ago, and had since begged me, “Oh Mommy, it would be perfect if we could come here with Cassidy and Miss Grace for our birthday. Then we could go shopping after!”

Cassidy and Anna Claire share a birthday, both born on June 25. I remember hearing that Michael Jackson had died that day on tv shortly after having her. She just ran in the room and told me George Michael and Anthony Bourdain share their birthday too – she asked Alexa on her new Echo Dot.

We have all been excited about this day, us moms as much as the girls. We had so much fun exploring Restoration Hardware, enjoying the beautiful cafe, having lunch and dessert at Cheesecake Factory, shopping til we almost dropped, and Starbucks to end the day perfectly. We love these friends and sharing this special day with them each year.