Lills is 7

 My last daughter turned 7. It makes me sad to see her so

grown up and with a mind of her own.

 We surprised her with a trip to Build -A- Bear with her best

 friend and cousin Kate.

 It's so cute to watch the kids go through all the

steps of creating a best friend.

They had a little heart for Lills to put inside

the animal to make her real.

But first she put the heart on her cheek for beauty,

on her heart so she can love,

on her head so she will be smart,

 on her ear so she will hear all of Lills' secrets.

and she kissed it to make her real when it
was placed inside.

 Then she was able to get her nice and clean for her big day.

 Here she is. All nice and dressed up. When she had
trouble thinking of a name for her I suggested that
she give her a name she would name her own daughter.
She immediately chose Annie.

Lills and Annie with their other good friends having a tea party.

 Of course the boys had to participate.

Hey, they like tea parties too! :)

 Ice cream cake rocks!

She received love letters and a special bouquet
of lily's in honor of our precious Lilly Girl on her
real birthday!

Seven reasons why we love Lilly:

1. She loves to bear her testimony.

Every Fast Sunday she expresses

her love for Jesus and her family.

2. She is so brave and is willing to do

anything anyone else is too shy to do.

3. She is a sweet mommy and loves

 all babies and would do everything to take

care of them if she was allowed.

4. She is a diva who loves to dress up

 in twirly dresses and glitter

from head to toe.

5. She tries so hard to be good and do

whats right. Even though it's so hard.

6. She loves books and a good story.

7. She loves her family fiercely, and gets upset

to see anyone of us hurt.

We love you Lilly Girl!