On Two Wheels!

Girl Cousin Outing

Special girl and aunt outing to American Girl today to celebrate the girls bdays.

Owl-Tastic Birthday Party!

Liv requested an owl themed birthday party.  So we had a "night under the stars" with 16 first graders at our house for dinner, crafts, and the movie, Sing.

Mystery Reader

Lucky Livie got to end her birthday week with Daddy surprising her as mystery reader in her class! According to Daddy, "he killed it."

Happy 7th Birthday Livie!

Our sweet, compassionate, and confident girl turned SEVEN today!  I can't believe it.  I feel like it was just Good Friday in 2010 and my water broke to bring this beautiful girl into our lives.  We couldn't ask for a better daughter.  She really makes us so proud on a daily basis.  Livie understands the importance of being a good friend and including everyone. She takes care of her younger brothers and acts as a good role model for them. She pursues her passions and works hard to get better at things that are a challenge to her. She will try new foods and give things a shot even if she's apprehensive. She's a great student and works to improve every week. Her artistic abilities are impressive and she can't wait for the T-ball season ahead. Olivia heart and smile are bigger than anyone else I know.

She started her big day with a special superhero girl Lego set from Graham and riding her new bike to school.

Then we got to take her out for a special birthday lunch (I felt so lucky she chose to lunch with the boys and I instead of her friends!). Her request was Mickey's for hot dog and fries, then an ice cream cone from McDonalds before heading back to school.

 After variety practice and playing with Paige, Liv's grandparents all came over for homemade pizza dinner and presents.

 Grandma Pat had special matching outfits made for her two American Girl dolls and herself! 

Triple twinning!

 Hope she made good wishes for her 7th year ahead!

Happy 7th birthday Olivia Maeve! We love every single thing about you.  Your light, laugher and joy is contagious. Please always keep that brilliant smile and stay confident in who you are!

7th Birthday Interview

Favorites:

• Breakfast --pancakes

• Vegetable/fruit --lemon and salad

• Drink --lemonade

• Lunch --hot dog

• Dinner --pizza

• Toy --Everything.

• TV Show --kid baking shows or grown up baking shows, like Spring Baking Championship

• Game --Clue (because I always win)

• Book --Olivia Sharpe and Nate the Great

• Holiday --Easter

• Animal --monkey

• Color --yellow and pink

• Thing to do at school --write opinions

What do you want for your birthday? I want rocks. I already got a bike and a desk!

What do you love about each person in our family?

• Dad: He plays sports with me.

• Mom: She helps me ride my bike.

• Graham:  I love him because he is silly.

• Quinn: I love Quinnie because he is crazy.
• Penny: I like her because she's nice.

Where would you like to go on vacation this year?  I want to go to Florida. I want to go to Wisconsin.

What are some of your wishes for this year? When I am seven, I wish for everyone to be happy. I wish I am the happiest person.

What makes you happy? The thing that makes me happy is my heart.

How old is your mom?35, almost turning 36

How tall is your mom?I don't know how tall you are!

What does Dad do for a job? He gets money. He helps me and Graham get toys.

What is Dad's favorite thing to do? Dad's favorite thing to do is play sports.

What is Mom's favorite food? Pasta.

What do you and Mom do together?  We write books together. We play together and snuggle.

What makes you sad? When Graham doesn't share my toys. Or when people mess up my room.

What is Dad’s favorite food? Burgers

What does our family like to do together?  We like to ride bikes. We like to play Clue.

What are you going to be when you grow up? A vet.

Who are you going to marry? No one.

Who are your best friends?My best friends are Paige, Jenna, Nayeli and other girls.

Anything else you want to talk about now that you are seven years old? I want my family to get more money and get rich! I can't wait to be seven!

Birthday Bike

Livie's long legs were making her look quite too big for her beloved first bike. When we mentioned getting her a new bike as a birthday bonus gift, it caused hysterical tears and she refused to even think about it. This weekend, Sam took her to check-out bikes at Barnard's and they returned with...a bike bell. When I talked to her, she expressed her hesitation to get a new bike because she didn't want to hurt her old bike's feelings. We committed to keep the old bike for now too so little friends can use it when they come over. 

We went back together and she decided on, "Cherry," this bright pink bike with cherries all over. They attached the bike bell and gave her a basket as a birthday gift and we even got a bike lock so she can ride to school.  After all the hesitation, Liv is very happy with her new ride!  

Yet today she told me, "Mom, sometimes it's hard to say goodbye to things you love." Yes sweet girl, it is.