Alabama Birthday Wish

This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to attend a birthday party in Montgomery celebrating Alabama's foster children's birthdays. Three children were invited to attend from each county, and my little sisters were representing Lee County. The event was orchestrated  by a new group called Alabama Birthday Wish and their goal was to raise money to give each child in foster care $25.00 for their birthday. 

They had cake, ice cream, inflatable slides, arts and crafts, face painting, a puppet show and a one act play performed by Birmingham's children's theater.  It was fun, but it was REALLY hot.

To start the party, Alabama's first lady Patsy Riley said a few words about how important it is to take care of our foster children. She even teared up while speaking. Then Governor Riley spoke a small bit, and the party began. We were able to meet the governor and take a picture with him, and later I had the opportunity to tell him about BigHouse. He was really supportive and encouraging. To read my mom's account of the afternoon, click here.