Happy Birthday Mary-Grace

June 3rd was actually Mary-Grace's big day. She is now 7. How has Mary-Grace changed this past year? HMM. She now has "big" teeth to go with her big smile, successfully completed 1st grade, and is able to ride a bike without training wheels. She still, however, can't pronounce her 'R' sounds. We kinda like that though and we will be sad when her tongue catches up with her brain.

Mary- Grace is the most spunky child that I have. She has a bit of Bailey in her but has her own little spunky twist to it. She has a huge imagination that she probably gets from rooming with Annalee. She still plays dress up, sings loud, and needs mama's loving every night. She is a hard worker around the house and a big help with the boys. She is a picky eater and is always in the kitchen around cooking time to be certain of all the ingredients.

Birthday celebrations for her were delayed until this coming week when Eric and I take her out on a date after a family party. We went camping Thursday thru today. She was thrilled to be camping with the Henry's and Harmon's. We had a great time swimming, fishing, karaoke, late nights by the campfire and chocolate chip pancakes on the griddle early morning. The kids literally swam 4-6 hours a day. Of course there were the "Davis bloopers" that we can't live without. John-Mark fed Judson a worm, a long, fat, and slimey worm. We found half on his highchair tray, remnants in his teeth and the rest must have been swallowed. Jadon fell asleep in an inner tube in the middle of the lake. He had been swimming for hours so when he finally found a comfortable place he was out like a light. I figured it was worth it just to tread water beside him to make sure he didn't fall through so that he could get in a good nap than to risk waking him up and hoping he would go back to sleep in the tent. The weather was perfect. Camping with a LARGE family is a hard task but it is so worth it. Jimpaw always encourages us to make memories and I believe that camping with our friends and family will always be a good memory.

This wraps up all the birthdays until September. I just watch them as they all grow up too fast. One day I am excited to show Elyona how to put on a little eye shadow, Annalee how to send an e mail, Mary-Grace how to change a diaper and Judson how to walk. Other days I want it all to just stop and enjoy my little children forever. Enjoy their little problems, their little fears, and their little world. But life flies by so we will just "make memories"

Here is my interview with Mary-Grace

Favorite color?...yellow
Favorite food?...ice cream
Favorite thing to do?...swim
Favorite song?...Holy, Holy, Holy
Favorite toy?...new baby doll
Favorite game to play?...Wii bowling
Favorite movie?...Barbie in the Princess and the Pauper
Best day of the week?...Sunday
Least favorite chore?...Bathroom
Best friend?...Chloe, Autumn, Isabelle, and Hannah-Grace
Favorite animal?...baby horse
Best day ever?...going to Six Flags with the Swinneys

Happy Birthday Greater Luv
I Love you
Mama