Turning 7!

Here she is! Kemiah turned 7 yesterday! Because it was Wednesday (the first Wednesday of the month, even) the older kids had activities at the Church so we moved her party to tonight. We did have pancakes and ice cream on her birthday breakfast! She enjoyed helping make the decorative pancakes.

She wanted Ramen for lunch, so that's what she made. Two batches because everyone wanted some.

She chose California rolls for dinner. Yes, that may seem a little strange. Fortunately, Kevin found some sushi grade tuna at a meat shop in town so we were good to go. (Of course, I forgot to have him pick up the cucumber and avocado that we needed, so I ran to the store on Tuesday to get some, and I already had the rice paper.) It was yummy!

The older guys went to Church for their activities and the younger kid all enjoyed ice cream cones! I figured it was a good way to end her actual birthday!

This evening, we enjoyed crepes for dinner (her second choice) and then waited for Grandma and Grandpa Nichols for the party to begin. They arrived with the ice cream cake from Dairy Queen and present, and then Kevin arrived shortly after that. We were ready to rock! She was silly, as usual, and took several attempts to get all the candles out.

Everyone enjoyed the presents! It's always fun to see their reactions and excitement.

Take time to read the card, not just admire the money.

Who needs scissors when you can just punch it open.

a Hello Kitty watch (matches her glasses) and

Madagascar 3! Just what she asked for.

stuffed Pink Pig

Enjoying more chapter books.

Doll clothes and roller blades.

Tootsie Pops

Church shoes

Basket made by her brother, with $7 included

Her very own art kit!

a Doll to dress up in the clothes and roller blades

reading the new books

playing with the new doll

Such a sweet girl! Thanks for being our little girl, who is growing up and doing so much!