Describe a memorable event from your childhood

I remember when I first got my cat, whom I loved so dearly. She was a small tuxedo with green eyes. She was very shy and quiet, so when I brought her home, she hid under the bed, and we spent the whole evening trying to get her out.

I'm going to say it's my birthday as it's my favorite event of the year to this day. I remember I was turning eight and all of my family and my best friends were gathering at my home. There was a cake with all these candles. We sat at the table, ate the cake, and [...]