Happy 7th Birthday Lily!

My sweet Lily goose, you turn 7 today! This year, way before we even thought to ask you what you might like for your birthday, you shyly told us one day that all you wanted this year was an instrument and music lessons. We almost got you a piano, until we realized that it was us that wanted a piano in the house; what you really wanted was a violin, but it goes against every grain in you to say what you really want, lest anyone be disappointed. You are so sweet:) And so, we along with your grandparents, got you a violin and we'll start you in lessons in the new year. I can't wait to see how you like playing music...my girl who asks for music to be on every waking minute! You love all kinds of music, but you, out of all your sisters, loves classical music. I think it all started with your love of the Nutcracker when you were just three years old. (Remember all your Nutcracker dates, and the Nutcracker themed birthday party you had when you turned 4?) Anyway, I hope you love playing your new violin:)

Favorite colors: Red, green and blue Favorite food: Rice and Beans Favorite Dessert: Mud Pie Favorite thing to play: Jumping on the trampoline Favorite thing to learn: Science and history What do you want to be when you grow up: Nurse Favorite Bible story: The book of Matthew; the Sermon on the Mount Favorite book: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes  Favorite TV show: Berenstain Bears Favorite Movie: Leap Favorite place to visit: Montana, and also Tennessee Most exciting thing you learned while you were 6: How to read! Favorite thing about TX: Our neighbors are really nice Best memory of being 6: Going to the pool in Hamilton on Addison's birthday What do you most want to learn while you're 7: More about how to bake, and gardening! What are you the most excited about for this next year: "This probably isn't exciting to you, but, moving up a grade!" Lily, you are suuuuper silly and suuuuper sweet too. Such a fun combination for a kid! We love you so darn much, words just can't say. Happy 7th Birthday. Hope this is a wonderful year for you!! xoxo