My baby girl is 7!

When Shea is truly happy, it is obvious in her eyes. They sparkle. On her birthday (which is on the 23rd, so yes, this post is a few days late), her eyes were aglow the entire day...she even told Grandma it was the best day ever. We didn't do anything too spectacular but she knew the day was all her. Steffen and I kidnapped her from school and took her to lunch - her choice (which was Souper Salad...she is definitely my daughter) which she thought was very cool. She was even able to pick up her cookie cake with me and take it back to her class. She was queen for the day!!! She got to open just a few presents from mom and dad. The first one was a diary (which Cody calls her diarrhea) with a lock and key so she can write down all her secrets. The second was a "floor desk" with her name on it. (Shea's new love is playing school and she will drag anyone who is willing into her classroom). She thought those presents rocked and mom was awfully proud of herself. Nana and Paca gave her some workbooks because what self respecting teacher doesn't give homework? Then came Grandma and Grandpa's gift cards. Shea bought a white board and tons and tons of markers and we haven't seen much of her since the board went up. She gives herself spelling tests and phonogram tests and she always gets 100%. Yeah!!! It was a full day and she went to bed happy. In the end, that is all that matters. Happy Birthday Shea...we love you!!