7 is AWESOME!

Dear Gracie, our sunshine,

What a great year this was for you! As we celebrate you on your 7th, here are 7 things we LOVE about you...

• You shared your love of reading with your classmates in 1st grade and read with expression uncommon for your age. You read an astounding 37 books this summer (so far), which was a great contribution to our family's summer reading challenge. You even set out to teach Caroline to read with her new rhyming book.
• You clearly have a take charge, trailblazing personality and it's a joy seeing you achieve your goals and dreams.
• You spread sunshine and smiles to all around you, from homeless on NYC sidewalks to kids at school, your friends, teachers, and of course your family.
• Your laugh is contagious and can lighten the gloomiest of days.
• You speak your mind....when the antibiotics kicked in after several miserable days with strep, you TALKED our ears off from morning to night, and by night I mean 11:30pm. Daddy asked you if you were ready to go to bed, but you frankly replied, "I'm not done talking."
• According to you, quality of life has everything to do with health. Your outlook reminds us to truly appreciate each day we live and breath.
• We love how you share your budding talents and by being brave and courageous, you have shown the way for your quieter little sister to blaze a path of her own.

Grace's Favorites:

color: yellow

animal: cheetah

song: "Walking on Sunshine"

book: Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great

subject: social studies (I liked making my own map)

indoor activity: Twister Hopscotch

outdoor activity: ride my bike

TV show: Wizards of Waverly Place

movie: Bambi II

food: spaghetti and meatballs with parmesan on top

dessert: strawberry pie

candy: sour patch kids

vacation: Camp Joseph, Sharon, VT

scripture story: Esther

hero: my brother, Thomas

What 3 dreams do you want to achieve while you are 7 years old?

1. I want to ride a horse

2. Go to the pottery shop and make something

3. Ice skate in our yard

Name 1 dream you want to achieve during your lifetime...

Go to Alaska and build a huge snowman.

SEVEN is awesome according to Grace. We are so happy that we get enjoy your journey with you, sunshine! We love you MORE!