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so today was my little girls birthday. princess turned 7 ! i can hardly belive that it has been seven amazing(?) years. princess is such an interesting little person with a style all of her own.

tradition in our family has the birthday person picking out a dinner location. a few months ago, princess started talking about her pick. for some reason she was genuinely requesting the place with fish on the wall and shopping. soo off we went to the bass pro shop. everyone had fish and chips - except princess, she had pizza! of course we did some shopping as well. she is in need of a fishing pole she says.

princess has quite the personality. she is spunky and feisty - yet shy and timid. she is all about fashion, but doesn't seem to care if she matches. loves to give herself makeovers, but forgets to comb her hair or wash her face.

princess started her life 5 weeks early. she was a very little peanut at just under 5 lbs. she was cute and tiny and while i was warned she might not cry or that her lungs might be a bit undeveloped, she came out screaming! and she didn't stop for a good 10 months. while you may think i exagerate i do not. she screamed 24/7!! it was a very long year for all of us.

she is still petite, doesn't eat much, cries (more like whines), but is so pleasant to be with. she has a kind heart and is generally content. princess wakes up with a book in her hand and goes to sleep with a book in her hand. she plays contently for hours in her room. she loves to draw and write stories. she is learning the piano and has mastered london bridges:)

so happy birthday sweet girl. you are God's little princess and i love you with all my heart. i know God has an amazing story for your life....

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TWitmer said…
CUTE cake Chris! :)
August 18, 2009 at 2:07 PM
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