sissy turns 7!

Savvy is SEVEN!!! Last week was her big day and thanks to her brothers, she woke up to balloons all over her floor. Luke thought that was so cool, we heard him whisper, "coooooool" when he woke up. We gave her a few messages on those balloons, all of which are completely true. Funny how 7 1/2 years ago I sat at Fetal Photo waiting for the technician to tell me if my baby was a boy or a girl. After having a couple of boys, I was desperately needing a pink baby. I remember crying when she showed me the 'three lines' and then still doubting the possibility that I would have someone to share so many girl moments with. It wasn't until she was actually here and it was confirmed she really was all girl! In the hospital I remember not sleeping (which never happens when I have a baby anyway) and just staring at her perfect face and then trying on bow after bow and hat after hat and combing her hair different ways with a little lotion. She was so precious to me that day and 7 drama filled years later she absolutely still is! She is a gift and I am lucky to have all the drama that goes along with her. I have shared many girl moments with her already. We have gotten her ears pierced, which I decided I wouldn't do until she asked. Well she asked when she was 5, and they lasted about 2 months. We have cooked together and shopped together. We have sang into our brushes and danced all over the kitchen floor. We have seen 'Annie' live (a dream from my childhood), watched The Nutcracker at Christmas time, and have seen Cinderella together at Disney World. (she was only 18 months but it totally still counts) I have screamed and yelled and she has slammed the door. We have painted each others finger nails and gotten pedicures together. We have twirled in dresses and told each other secrets. I am the luckiest mom because she is mine.

The boys took care of their sister. From hand sewn pajama bottoms from Alec (yes he took sewing), to a 'webkinz' horse from Lukie, and finally a signed hat that says Happy Birthday and signed Kyle Korver from Carter. She's lucky to have those three watch over her and completely love her.

For her magic moment she got to go to Young Chef's Academy and make some homemade pasta, chicken noodle soup and bread in a bag. She wants to be a teacher or a chef when she grows up so this was a pretty good day! I'd have to say, her and Brynley did a fabulous job!

We all call her sassy sissy and as you can see her singing into her ice-cream sandwich she shows us some of that. People always tell me how shy she is, but become a regular in her eyes and you will see how much comedy she is! She'll surprise you with her quick little jokes. One of the best things about her is how much she really loves others. She is always looking for ways to make everyone around her happy. Plus, she is one fine artist.

She's too shy to perform in front of a camera, but get the hidden camera out and she'll go to town...so will the husband! Hurry and look because he may make me take this off!

Love you sis!