Birthday and other things

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I had a pretty good birthday on Saturday. Mom and I went to Reed Gold Mine which is an old gold mine that has been turned into a museum. The museum had the history of that mine and of gold mining in North Carolina. There were also old tunnels from the mine that we walked through. It was not hot outside that morning, but it felt great in the tunnels even though it was dark and a little creepy in there. The self guided tour also crossed the river were the original rocks that had gold in them were found. There was also an old stamping mill where they crushed rocks to get gold out. That old building was built in the early 1800's. Then we panned for gold after the tour. Mom bought us each a pan, and I actually found a little piece of gold in mine. It was about the size of a sand grain. We went out to lunch at Wendy's after that. Then we rested and went to the pool. Dinner was at a nearby Mexican restaurant that was new and got good reviews. They were loud and overpriced, but the fried plantains were really good. I've had better tacos for cheaper at other restaurants. Then we had presents and cake. I got mostly candy and other consumables, but Mom did get me a funny T-shirt with an owl on it. I also called my Sunday School teacher and invited her over for cake, and I took some cake to some neighbors. The cake was a winner. It was chocolate with chocolate frosting, and there was actual melted chocolate in the frosting not just cocoa.

I've had lots of stuff to do this week. I had to have bloodwork done yesterday, and I need to finish my laundry and pack for Thursday. I have a cousin in Michigan who is getting married, so we are leaving Thursday early and coming back Saturday late. That means three days worth of food and millet for the budgies on Thursday morning. I also need to find my pretty hair clip. Mom is going to paint my toenails.