Happy Birthday BaJabs

My baby is 7 years old!!!!

Oh, my goodness :)

This sweet little girl has had quite the week!

Dr. apts., surgery, gymnastics (yes, a birthday party for a cousin), singing at church

AND
the best........ 

HER OWN BIRTHDAY!!!

Last year we were in China for her birthday --

So, we wanted to make HER day special -- this year.

Yep, both boys have their birthdays this month 

BUT

We really want each to have a special day to themselves

EVEN

if it is small!

So, she picked her menu:

homemade chicken strips, homemade mac&cheese, strawberries and grapes 

I added a salad -- which she loved :)

She couldn't decide the cake --

YES, she wanted homemade ice cream 

AND
We HAVE to HAVE homemade hot fudge!!!

NO PROBLEM!!!

So, Saturday we went to cousin A's birthday party at a gymnastic place.

BaJab's was a tad nervous --

BUT
she did wonderful.

Actually, it was obvious this is something I need to get her involved with.

She ran/hopped laps, somersaulted, climbed to the top of the rope -- AMAZING!!

She got harnessed in, jumped, did flips, and LOTS more!!

Afterwards BaJab's and I went shopping --

JUST her and I --

She LOVED it --

I got a tad tired of all of the staring -- REALLY

She's a cute little girl on a scooter --

I just hate everyone staring!!

BUT

We had a marvelous time finding a birthday outfit 

PLUS more!

She also decided she wanted me to BUY a pretty cake!!!

Yep, totally fine with me -- it saved me 2 hours!!!

My parents, Uncle Josh, Jason, Lauren and Raelynn joined us today to celebrate!

We ate yummy food!

She LOVED her gifts!
She got the FRIENDS lego set she wanted -- The VET

MONEY!!!

Thanks Aunt Jeanne, Karen and Town Grandma

 My Darling was so sweet helping BaJab's -- BUT totally let her do all she could do :)

AND

A new bike and new helmet!

She can't ride it for a few weeks but she was still so excited!

 Daddy riding her new bike in while her eyes where closed.

So excited!

We sang Happy Birthday!

AND

Ate a homemade ice cream, cake WITH hot fudge!

Finally,

All 3 girls sang with the Sunday School group during our night service tonight.

They all sounded good!

Elizabeth is fun to watch and the other 2 girls LOVE to sing, too!

This year was a big year for BaJabs!

She changed schools, learned to read and write stories, made lots of new friends, got a new leg, had surgery TWICE, grew A LOT, had to deal with ANOTHER sister :), finally got long hair and is starting to know what SHE likes!!

Yep, have 2 sisters that are SO girly and pushy took some time for BaJabs to figure out what she liked!

BUT
This year it started!

She still likes her American Girl doll -- although, she wanted a different doll than the girls liked -- totally ok!

She loves panda's and owls -- like the girls!

She LOVES blue and red 

AND

NOT pink!!!

She is more active -- loves to go outside, loves the farm and loves gym class!

She does like games, puzzles and art 'stuff' as well!

THANKFULLY,

She still LOVES to cuddle with ME!!!

OFTEN!!!

Unfortunately, 

The thumb is still a friend :)

She is calm but stubborn --

She is quiet but can certainly give a good NASTY look!

She pushes her little weight around with the bigger kids!

DOES NOT like to stick out --

LOVES to laugh as long as it is NOT at her!

She LOVES attention but rarely demands it!

She is certainly the baby and does not mind that she is :)

She is soooo strong but soooo loveable, too!

We LOVE you so much BaJab's!

We pray that you have a wonderful, healthy year

full of joy and happiness!