Seven...Really???

Oh my heaven, Lucy is 7. I know it is clique, but time really does fly. Lucy's birthday celebration, like Laney's, lasted for a month. We had school party, actual birthday and friend party. And it was all a blast!

 Spinner brought surprise birthday muffins to Lucy's classroom again this year!  She had no idea he was coming so it was a great surprise!  We are so lucky Lucy has had great teachers like Mrs. Baalman who love Spinner too!

  The girls on Lucy's real birthday!  Laney gave Lucy a Barbie bunk bed set...they were both excited!  We celebrated the day by going to gymnastics, McDonald's playland and Wingnuts baseball!

Lucy threw out one of the first pitches at the Wingnuts game.  The catcher was her favorite 'Nut, Daddy.

One of my all time favorite pictures.  Life just doesn't get any better than this.

Johnny Bench was in town for the Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award and also threw out a first pitch.  Of course we had to take advantage of the photo opportunity!

Lucy's birthday part was held at Paint the Towne, where all the girls got to paint their own canvas.  Lucy picked the design out, each girl picked their colors and all were instructed on how to make their masterpiece.  It was loved by all!  Lucy picked out her birthday cake too. I asked if she wanted a peace sign or something to mimic the canvas, but she wanted "the thing that art people use to hold their paint."

 Kelsie, Laney, Klara, Lucy, Jesse, Mykah, Maci and Dani

The girls hard at work. 

Blowing out the candles.  Lucy couldn't get the last one blown out and started laughing so hard that everyone had to help!!

The girls and their masterpieces!

What to say about Lucy at 7 years old...she is a huge help (most of the time) to me.  She is a rule follower and people pleaser...always respectful.  She had lost her 2 bottom teeth by her birthday (and a top one as I write this post.)  She loves cold pizza and chicken fries and raw veggies...dislikes anything with noodles and green beans (although I still make her eat them.)  Loves to ride her bike and play outside.  Softball is a passion and will play catch with anyone willing.  Loves to sleep in and swim.  Has a smile that makes my heart smile.