Happy 7th Birthday Summer Lynn! 05/01/16

 

This girl!!! This sweet, caring, ray of sunshine is turning 7!!! As her Daddy just said, "How can 7 years go by so quickly?"

I don't know either!

I do know this is one loved little girl and we love watching her grow up.

Happy 7th Birthday Summer Lynn!

You continue to be one of the sweetest girls we know (as long you are fed and have your sleep)! You finished Kindergarten and now are in First grade (less than a month and you will be mine again for 2 months!). This past year you started tumble, took lots of tennis, cheered again for the Jr Falcons (with some competitions), did a creative arts and writing class, swim lessons and you are taking an American Girl Etiquette class! Whew! Luckily not all at once and we work to keep a good balance. You are just like your Mommy and like to stay busy and on the go. Instead of being my social sidekick you are developing skills and learning new things with your peers!

Speaking of American Girl, that is your thing now! You have 3 dolls. I was so proud last summer when we were at the store and you decided to put back all the small things you were going to purchase (which add up) and save for a doll, Grace, instead. You saved your money and worked hard to earn her in the fall. Then Santa brought you Elizabeth (there's a good story on her that I will tell you one day). I love to see your imagination at work when you play with them. Your friends are in to them as well and that is fun!

Disney continued to be a big thing this past year as well. We renewed our annual passes and went just as much as we did the first year. Mine Train, roller coaster, is your favorite ride. You also really got into pin trading. Mommy got a bunch of pins and gives you 5 or so each time to trade. I think you have close to 75. Tucker can’t wait to join in on the fun once he is 5.

Last summer we went boating several times and you loved it. You could stay on a tube all day long behind the boat. Daddy grew up going to the lake every summer so we decided to get a boat. We didn’t renew our Disney passes but are looking forward to time on the boat this summer.

This year you aren’t having a big birthday party.You are going to Chicago, IL with Mommy and Daddy for your birthday! We are going to go Memorial Day weekend and you will get to fly there. We are meeting up with Hadley, Aunt Kelly and Uncle Joe and you are so excited. You will tell anyone who will listen! We are going to the American Girl Doll store when we are there. Your Cousin Hadley has told you all about it and you can’t wait to go to a double decker store. You think you are getting a new American Girl doll there but we are surprising you on your birthday with the doll. Mommy caught a sale and loves surprises! We are also surprising you in Chicago with a birthday lunch at the store! We will do some touristy things and see a Cubs game. We can’t wait to do all this with Hadley, Aunt Kelly and Uncle Joe!

You continue to be an amazing big sister and helper with our new puppy, Hope! That’s right we got another dog. We still miss our Daisy girl but Mommy was finally ok with getting another dog and the rest of you were so happy Mommy finally agreed! You play outside with your littles and take Hope for walks! Such a big help! You still hang with all the kids in the cul-de-sac, mostly boys but there are some nice new girls as well. Tucker keeps up with you on your bike now and it’s great to see all of you outside. The playground Daddy built continues to be a big hit and the fenced in yard keeps Hope happy to be playing with you.

I know there is so much more! Like you just lost 2 more teeth this past week (and you haven’t lost any since the first 2 last May) and yellow is again your favorite color! Ninja for your birthday dinner is your request again this year (but don't worry Cabos is still a big favorite).

Her new smile!

 

Speaking of favorites, I did the 20 questions again with you. I will put those and some more recent pictures of you! So grown up and beautiful.

We LOVE you so much! Happy Birthday my sweet love!

 

The 20 questions I ask every year the day before your birthday:

1. What is your favorite color? yellow (yay back to her first favorite ever)
2. What is your favorite toy? American Girl 

3. What is your favorite fruit? strawberries
4. What is your favorite tv show? Odd Squad
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Chicken Nuggets

6. What is your favorite outfit? Matilda Jane anything (but especially the twirl dress)
7. What is your favorite game? Monopoly
8. What is your favorite snack? Sunbutter and Carrot Sticks
9. What is your favorite animal? Panda Bear
10. What is your favorite song? ABC's Backwards
11. What is your favorite book? American Girl books
12. Who is your best friend? my Cousin Hadely and all of my friends are my best friends
13. What is your favorite cereal? Frosted Flakes
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? tennis
15. What is your favorite drink? Shirley Temple
16. What is your favorite holiday? My Birthday
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? kitty
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? cheese omlette and Daddy's pancakes
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Ninja
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? a vet