7 on 7

Happy 7th birthday, darling girl, on this 7th day of August, 2011. For fun, let's review:


Here you are the day after your birth. However did the nurse tie that bow in your hair? To this day I swear it was superglued.



Here you are at the house on Lake Michigan, the morning after your first birthday party. We spent the day before on the beach watching you crawl after seagulls.



What a serious face on the day you turned two. We had just moved to Macon the month before and both sets of Grandparents traveled to see you for your birthday. You had also just received your first ever haircut.



You turned three when we were visiting Maine. You had been a big sister for a little over two months. At age three you were a ham.



You turned four when we were in Michigan. We had a party with Grandma, Grandpa and GG. Then you went to spend a week by yourself with Grammy and Poppy.



You started kindergarten and Grammy came to visit right when you turned five. You requested a cake with mice on it.



You were missing a few teeth by the time birthday number 6 came around. We went bowling and to a waterpark to celebrate your special day.



Now you're seven, and I can't believe it. I would tell you to stop growing, but it's so much fun to see the world through your eyes as you mature. You're about to start second grade (which I really can't believe). You're kind, loving, and considerate. You're smart as a whip, and I'm so proud to be your mom. I couldn't love you more--it's just not possible.