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Lola Turns 7: Pasta, Christmas Lights and Arcade Chaos!

Lola turns 7 at Italianni's and Timezone

Guess who turned 7? Lola did! 🎉

And how do you celebrate being 7? Food, cousins, flashing lights and as many arcade games as little arms can handle. Lola, Chloe and Sky were ready.

Fuel Stop: Italianni’s

First things first: food. Every big day needs a big meal, so the birthday girl and her crew sat down at Italianni’s. Lola was the VIP, of course.

Wait, Is It Christmas Already?

Walking through the mall, Chloe and Sky spotted a giant glowing gift box, a Christmas tree and a sign that said "55 days until Christmas." Fifty-five! Naturally, they had to stop for photos. Rules are rules.

Chloe and Sky standing in front of a glowing mall Christmas display with a "55" countdown sign, a fabric Christmas tree and a giant gift box
Chloe smiling in front of the "55 days until Christmas" sign beside a fabric Christmas tree

Start Your Engines!

Then: Timezone. The moment everyone was waiting for.

Lola, Sky and Chloe crammed into ONE red racing seat. Chloe put on her game glasses like a pro. Three racers, one seat, zero problem.

Lola, Sky and Chloe sitting together in a red arcade racing seat at Timezone, Chloe wearing dark game glasses

Ready, set… lean in! All three got as close to the screen as possible. That’s how you go faster, right?

Lola in her Hello Kitty shirt leaning toward an arcade game screen beside Chloe and Sky

Next up: the Hot Wheels racer. Head to head, no mercy. Hit play and see who crosses the line first!

Then Chloe grabbed the controls while Sky and Lola played expert coaches from the sidelines.

Chloe in game glasses gripping the arcade controls while Sky and Lola watch beside her

Arcade Adventure Time

Rewind a little: before the games, a team photo! The whole gang lined up at the entrance. Smiles on, game faces loading.

The whole family together at the arcade entrance

The birthday girl didn’t walk. The birthday girl got carried. VIP treatment, all the way through the arcade.

Lola being carried past the games at Timezone

Shooting game: aim, fire, repeat. Very serious business.

The kids playing a shooting game at Timezone

Then the whack-the-buttons game. Lights flash, hands fly, everybody slaps everything. Somehow it all counts.

Playing a whack-the-buttons game at Timezone
The family gathered around the whack-the-buttons game

Spring into Action! Lola and the kids grabbed the hammers and went BONK BONK BONK. Not one button was safe.

Lola and the kids on the Spring into Action hammer game

Air hockey time. Fast hands only!

Playing air hockey at Timezone

Another group shot, this time at the Ice Walker game. Because one family photo is never enough.

The family together at the Ice Walker game

Vroom vroom! The kids hopped on the motorbikes for one more race.

The kids on the motorbike racing game

And of course, a squeeze-in selfie with the birthday girl. Everybody in!

A close-up group selfie with Lola

The Prize Machine Moment

One last try. Everyone crowded around the prize machine. Sky and Chloe locked in. Lola covered her mouth. The suspense was REAL.

Lola covering her mouth in suspense while Sky and Chloe watch a prize machine at Timezone

Happy 7th Birthday, Lola! 🎂

The family at the arcade entrance on Lola's birthday

Good food, a sneak peek of Christmas and a LOT of games. Loud, happy and just right for our favourite 7-year-old. Happy birthday, Lola! We love you!

Want more birthday moments? See Lola’s earlier birthday dinner.