Seven Is a Big Kid Now

First thing in the morning we opened presents! Well actually, it wasn't first thing. At 5:40 am I got up to go for a run, and discovered Sydney was already awake. I told her it was WAY to early, and not time to get up yet. She said "O.K., but I am seven now right?" I told her yes, and to try to go back to sleep. I got back an hour later, and she was still up. Oh well!

Sydney's new bike! (not actually new, found it on Craigslist) She loves it!

Sydney's party included 12 guests, and a horsebacking excursion to Grandma's house!


Then back to our house for pizza, cake and icecream.



I can't believe she's already seven! She's a big kid now....and I think I love it?!

Sydney said her favorite part of her birthday was opening presents. Her next favorite part was riding horses and eating cake.

A New Dining Room

We had some black book shelves that didn't match the furniture in the front room (where they were located before), so I convinced Lance to move them to the kitchen. He thought I was crazy, but after moving them, we both really liked the new look. The dining area now looks like it's own separate room, instead of a little area just off the kitchen.

Treasure Island

Sydney was in a play on Saturday. This year was Treasure Island. Sydney played the part of a seagull. She loves being on stage and performing, and we had loved watching her! Sydney had lots of friends that were in the play with her.

They had to learn a song with hand motions.

We celebrated afterward by going out to dinner!