Sophie is 7!

It's flippin' adorable when your groggy 5-year-old son wakes to tell you he want to help make his sister's breakfast because it's her birthday.  I said peanut butter banana toasts and he improved upon it by suggesting we use the Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread) he got for his birthday instead of peanut butter. I like the way he rolls--and so did Sophie who was awakened by Rhys and I softly singing "Happy Birthday" to her.

After breakfast, we were off to pick up donations from Whole Foods to deliver to the food pantry. I let her pick one treat of all the full bins--lemon bites.  Yum!

Then with a well packed purse we were off to a surprise.  They guessed and asked over and over but I wasn't telling.  They hoped for Kid Mania, a two-story, indoor playground maze but their hopes were dashed when they realized they were both wearing flip flops and Kid Mania required socks.  I even drove passed it and then entered a back way to throw them, and it worked.  When they realized where they were going, they also found out how brilliant their mother is, having packed their favorite socks in her purse. Yes!

After hours of play we had lunch at home, and had a low key afternoon. When Dad arrived home we were off to Cici's Pizza, a mediocre pizza buffet place that was obviously the birthday girl's request.

Upon arriving home we opened presents and got calls from friends and grandparents.

She chose birthday cake ice cream which I garnished with sprinkles and a cookies and cream hershey's fun-size bar.  Then off to bed because her birthday breakfast party was in the morning.

In the morning, Neal set to making pancakes as guest arrived for Sophie's Birthday Breakfast complete with pajamas!  After taking part in the pancake bar with sprinkles, whipped topping, and strawberries, the games began!

We first played Button, Button (search for button based on everyone singing Happy Birthday softer or louder), Freeze Dance (in which you were never out but if you moved you had to give 10 jumping jacks or push-ups as the music restarted), Hot Potato, and then Balloon Bust (popping a prize filled balloon with only your bum). Then Sophie opened gifts because we had to fill time a little bit, and many people enjoy that.  We ended with the kids decorating the walkway and front sidewalk with chalked birthday messages.  Then home they went with some favors.  Sophie was happy and we felt it turned out well enough.

It is so exciting to see Sophie growing up! She was a very good hostess.  She is a love and playful kid.  Thanks to all who provided gifts, cards, calls, and birthday wishes!

Sophie couldn't wait to model her new bathing suit from Grandma and Grandpa. Bust a move!