SEVEN!!!!!!!!!!!

This week Z turned seven!!! Grandma took us out to Kneaders for a special birthday lunch. As we were being served, Z announced it was her birthday. The server smiled and told her she could choose her own birthday girl pastry! She chose a silk chocolate mousse with whipcream and chocolate stick. The server directed her to her seat and then added a lit sparkler and wished her a very happy birthday.

After lunch, we returned to Grandma's house to complete the decoration of the Hello Kitty cake and prepare the rest of the party details.

It was a family party this year so we invited Tate, Amy, Kraig, Klark, Aunt Ally, Uncle Dan, Samantha and Grandma and Grandpa. Z wanted an aunthentic mexican dinner so we prepared: Tinga, Nopalitos, Frijoles, Aroz and tostadas. We also enjoyed Strawberry Swirl ice cream and cherry sprinkle white cake with vanilla frosting.

After the wind picked up and started blow us out of the park and our guests had gone home, we returned to our house to give Z her gifts. I'm afraid this year she got more practical (things she needed) gifts. She opened new green sheets, a custom made watermelon pillowcase, mattress topper and a new swimsuit. She also got several pairs of pierced earings.

I tried to keep the two younger ones away from the gifts while Z opened them, to no avail. In the end, everyone got to help open Z's gifts. (Thanks Z for being so willing to keep the peace!)

Happy birthday! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!