We started the morning by letting her open the gift she picked out a couple of months ago in Chicago...her first American Girl doll. She chose the Rebecca doll from the historical collection, and Audrey couldn't have been happier starting the morning by pulling her out of the box.
After opening her present, we ate breakfast. Since we weren't planning to do a traditional cake or anything, I made coffee cake for breakfast and put candles in it. We sang happy birthday, so that made it official. Who said coffee cake can't be birthday cake?
Since it was Sunday, we headed to church. Of course, Audrey had to change Rebecca into a party dress for the occasion. Then, we took Audrey out to lunch at 5 Star Burgers, and her friend Sophie joined us. Sophie got her a pink Beanie Boo cat so they would have matching ones. And, like any pair of 7 year old girls, they thought this was the best thing ever. We let them play at the park for a bit, both cats in tow of course. It was a such a beautiful day to be at the park, it was hard to come inside. It isn't always such beautiful weather on Audrey's birthday, so we were lucky that the great weather came on the year we were able to spend a good portion of the day outside. In fact, it was so nice, that I have my first sunburn of the year (just on my arms fortunately).
The most unexpected part of the day was not the arrival of her baby brother. Instead it was an extended visit from both sets of Audrey's grandparents. We knew they were going to stop by, but they ended up staying for dinner as well. Audrey got a cookie cake with candles this time. For not having a "real" birthday cake, she made out pretty well in terms of being showered with song and blowing out candles.
It still amazes me that I have a seven year old daughter. Every day, she is growing up more and more. She can read and write. In fact, before bed she started the first book that came with her Rebecca doll. She is learning to tell time. She even goes to her room and organizes her doll clothes without prompting (there's no denying she is my child). She loves art and animals (but she still won't touch worms with her bare hands). She loves God and tries to teach others about Jesus. She wants so badly to do the right things, and becomes discouraged when she doesn't. Her favorite musicians are Walk the Moon, 21 Pilots, and Taylor Swift. She is becoming so grown up, and I know this is only the beginning. Fortunately, the little girl that loves to build forts, have tickle fights, draw pictures for hours, and play hide and seek is still there, and I hope that never changes. I can't wait to see what her 8th year of life will bring!
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