Sissy turned 7!

 

 
This little girl had the hardest time deciding what she wanted to do for her birthday! Every detail changed 10 times over the past month. In the end, she chose the food and we surprised her with a trip to Build-a-Bear to make a stuffed animal. She hadn't thought of that idea, but loved it!

 
For her birthday dinner she chose a baked potato bar, which everyone enjoyed.

 
And she asked for a chocolate cake with purple frosting. She was happy with the end result and the chocolate hearts I added for decoration.


 
The one thing that she was really clear on was wanting to camp out! Dad and I were pretty over camping after this past Summer, so we compromised by setting up the (still broken) tent in the backyard and having a campfire in the fire pit. The kiddos dragged out all of their comfiest bedding and had a sibling sleepover, which the littlest sister loved! 
 
 We are so thankful for this wild little girl! This past year she started tumbling class and has been doing cartwheels, somersaults, and back bends every chance she gets. She is assertive, smart, and insists she can do everything the bog kids are doing- and she usually succeeds. It's hard to admit that our baby is now 7 years old, but I love her spunk, enthusiasm, and fearlessness. We love you Sissy!

Birthday Interview
  1. What has been your favorite moment as a 6 year old? I like the Harry Potter stuff at Universal Studios.
  2. What was your favorite family event this year? Going to the reservoir.
  3. What is your favorite book? The Boy Who Cried Ninja
  4. What is something that worries you? Covid-19
  5. Who inspires you? Why do you think that is? My big sister, because she is an artist.
  6. What is your favorite movie? Marvel super hero movies and Harry Potter
  7. What is currently your favorite food? Cheese and chocolate
  8. What food might you want to try in the next year? Doner again.
  9. If you could only eat one thing for a whole week, what would you choose? Baked potato bar with a salad.
  10. What is your favorite restaurant? What do you like to eat there? Macaroni Grill's macaroni and cheese.
  11. What games do you like to play? Uno, Camel Up, and Rock-Paper-Scicssors
  12. What is your favorite thing to do as a family? Going swimming
  13. Which toys do you like to play with? Lite Brite and basketball
  14. Who is/are your best friend(s)? Emily, Ruby, Gabby, and Piper
  15. What is your favorite memory from summer break? Bear Lake- swimming and going on the boat
  16. Tell me something about this year that you never want to forget. The M&M store in Las Vegas
  17. Is there something you would like to do, or a place you would like to go in the next year? I'd like to go back to Disneyland!

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