A BIG 7 YEAR OLD

BEFORE

DURING... POOR GIRL

AFTER:)

Sweet little Anna turned 7 yesterday. This was the first year she has really GOTTEN INTO her birthday. She loved talking to everyone on the phone and she was thrilled to tell everyone that she was going to get her ears pierced for her birthday.

The anticipation killed her. She was shedding a few tears prior, but when they actually pierced the ear she didn't flinch... in fact she said she couldn't even feel it... I seem to remember feeling it when I got mine pierced. She did great, and had to inform everyone that she saw while we did our coupon shopping that she did indeed get her ears pierced today.

We relish the fact that we have gotten to spend 7 years with this precious little girl... we know we aren't guaranteed tomorrow so we treasure our time with her. She is so loving, tenderhearted and kind. She loves to be silly and act like a goof ball. She loves her brothers, all 4 of them so much... she would love a sister too. She aims to please her mom and dad. She is compassionate and quite intuitive already. She is growing up WAY too fast. (I just want to bottle her up) She loves her Savior and wants her friends to know Him too. She is pretty easy going for the most part... but at times she shows that she also has the hootspa... (that means she can get a little feisty too) She is really just fun to have around.

We love this precious gift from God. We are so thankful that He has entrusted her into our care for the past 7 years. We love her dearly and can't imagine life with out her. Happy Birthday sweet Girl.