Lainey is 7!

Our big first grader turned 7 a few weeks ago.  Seeing as I started a new job this year, I wasn't too into throwing a big ta do, so we made it an intimate affair.  Lainey invited two of her besties for an afternoon of cupcakes, Build a Bear, and Mexican food!  The girls had an absolute blast, and I must say that was the most stress-free party ever!  There's something to be said about small parties, but I'm not going to lie...I kind of missed the planning and prepping of a big affair! Guess we'll have to do that for Lilly's 3rd! ;-)

I picked the girls up from school and we headed straight for the best cupcakes around!

Stuffing their "bears"

Making a wish for Lainey

The finished products!  Can't believe they all chose the same one!

Dinner at LaMesa--Lainey's fave restaurant

Breakfast the next morning using the plate we use every year

Questions about our seven year old (last year's answers are in parenthesis for comparison):

1. What is your favorite color? Blue (Purple)

2. What is your favorite toy? her stuffed dalmatian(Minnie Mouse)
3. What is your favorite fruit? Sonya apples (Cherries)
4. What is your favorite tv show? the ones I make up :) (My Little Pony)
5. What is your favorite movie? My Little Pony: Equestria Girls (My Little Pony)
6. What is your favorite thing to wear? Luau clothes (my Barbie Pop Star dress)
7. What is your favorite animal? dalmatian (unicorn)
8. What is your favorite song? the Scooby Doo song (the theme from My Little Pony)
9. What is your favorite book? my library books (Princess Charm School)
10. Who is your best friend? Lilly (Ava, Elle, Sofia) 
11. What is your favorite snack? Scooby snakcs (strawberries)
12. What is your favorite drink? root beer float (Capri Sun) 
13. What is your favorite breakfast? cinnamon rolls (blueberry pancakes) 
14. What is your favorite lunch? Cold Lunch (Cold Lunch--she's not really a fan of Hot Lunch at school as much as we'd like her to be!)
15. What is your favorite dinner? homemade pizza (mac and cheese)
16. What is your favorite game? Mustasche Mash (Just Dance) 
17. What is your favorite thing to play outside? the big race (tire swing)
18. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween (Halloween)
19. What do you sleep with at night? Minnie Mouse (Minnie Mouse)
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? an author and illustrator (a pop star)

We love you so much, sweet girl!  You constantly keep us laughing, and there have been so many times lately where we have just looked at you in awe when we think of what an amazing young lady you are growing into.  Love you much!