Lucy's 7

Lucy had her 7th birthday.  It's hard to believe that she can be 7.  She was so excited for her birthday.  Daddy took the day off...had a big breakfast, played, went out for lunch and got ready for the big party.  We had 30 people over, and Lucy's 3 best friends spent the night.  Lucy requested Grandma's lasagna, my stuffed shells, salad and homemade rolls.  She also wanted a key lime pie, an apple pie, a cherry pie, ice cream and cupcakes.  Thankfully, Grammy and Grandma helped out and each made a pie.  The cupcakes we decorated to look like an ice cream cone.  Lucy and Brandt helped decorate them to look like ice cream they liked.  It turned out really cute.  We had a pinata, which you could say is not a good idea when there are so many kids of different ages.  It got a little wild!  Her 3 friends spent the night, so we made beds in the living room, they watched Mary Poppins, and fell asleep pretty fast.  The next morning we had a tea party in the dining room with my china.  I made cinnamon rolls, fruit salad and blueberry tea.  The girls dressed up, well some of them, and had fun drinking tea out of fancy cups.  We then painted toenails and then it was time for their mama's to get them.  Lucy had a great time!  It was fun to watch her open presents because she was so grateful for each one.  It's amazing to see how each year she becomes more of a lady.  I am so thankful for another year with our beautiful princess.  I am so grateful to be her teacher and have her home as my helper.  She helps fold clothes, make beds, take care of Laekin and Brandt, and even helps in the kitchen sometimes.  Lucy you are a joy and your smile truly reflects the love of Jesus in it!  Love you sweet girl.