Sweet, Sassy, Seven

Last Sunday, Carli turned seven years old.  Can't believe it!  Hasn't been that long since she was born, was it?

Birthday celebrations began at school.  Carli had a special hat from Mrs. Musten and took doughnuts for her classmates.

Good-night six

She was excited that God gave her an early birthday gift of 8 inches of SNOW!  She loved playing in it with her friend next door, Quinn.

Cocoa to warm up after playing

Carli woke up early on her birthday and opened her gifts.  Later that night,  pasta was made since we were unable to go to her favorite place to eat it.

Because of the snow, Carli's party had to be postponed until the following Saturday.  The theme was a non-sleepover pajama party.  The girls wore their PJs and brought sleeping bags.  They ate popcorn while watching a Barbie movie.  Birthday cupcakes finished off the party.  The girls had lots of fun giggling and playing together.

Who's here!!???

movie time

Happy Birthday

20 questions* : answered by Carli on January 15, 2017

1. What is your favorite color? pink and purple
2. What is your favorite toy? Barbie
3. What is your favorite fruit? strawberries and blueberries
4. What is your favorite TV show? PBS Kids
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Pringles
6. What is your favorite outfit? long dresses
7. What is your favorite game?  Trouble
8. What is your favorite snack? popcorn
9. What is your favorite animal? horses and ponies
10. What is your favorite song? Treat You Better
11. What is your favorite book? cat books
12. Who is your best friend? Ella and Loralie
13. What is your favorite cereal? none
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? play in the snow
15. What is your favorite drink? Sprite
16. What is your favorite holiday? my birthday
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? nite nite
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? pop tarts
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? pasta
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? a vet

First Visit from the Tooth Fairy

Early this morning, Carli told me her tooth was a little loose.  After feeling it, I told her it was a little loose and it might take a few days to come out.  She wiggled and wiggled and wiggled it all day.  When Joe got home, he offered to pull it.  It only took a bit for her to agree.  Joe had trouble because it was so small, but he finally got it.  Carli didn't feel a thing.  After putting it into her pillow and going to bed, she awoke to find a five dollar bill complete with pixie dust on it.

Christmas 2016

What a busy month this was. It all started with the Christmas program at Morris Chapel.  Carli graduated from the smaller Sunday School groups to the children's program.  She was a camel this year.  It warmed my heart to see her singing those songs.

I surprised Carli one day by being the Mystery Reader in her class.  I read one of my favorite books The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree,

I was blessed to be able to attend Carli's class party this year.  There were crafts and food for all the kids.

Christmas with the Herndon clan was a little smaller this year than other years, but it was great to see those who were able to come.  Carli loves her cousins so much!

Just before Christmas JAM held its annual Pancakes, Pajamas, and Pictures with Santa.  After reassuring Carli she didn't need to sit on his lap, Carli agreed to a picture with Santa.

Then we had Christmas!

cookies for Santa

Christmas Eve was a little different.  Grandbaby Grayson decided he wanted to be born for Christmas.  Dinner was just us, Grandma, and PawPaw.  Austin and Rose arrived after dinner.  Kyle, Hunter and finally Meredith showed up later.

selfie with Princess

Christmas morning, Carli attacked her gifts.  Santa was good to her.

Harper was her favorite

During Sunday School, the children had a birthday party for Jesus.  After church, Poppie came over to celebrate.

Cubs World Series Champs!

Christmas was great.  One more to go with Rose and Austin later this week.

A Visit with St. Nick

This was not the best year to visit Santa.  Carli was so excited all week to see him and tell him what she wanted for Christmas.  New dress was made, and a picture for him was drawn.  

When we got to the location, we snapped a few shots of her in her dress outside.  The excitement was huge as she saw Santa looking out the window at her and waving.

Once we got inside though, she became very scared.  She even cried and refused to even look at him.  Good thing Mommy and Daddy had dressed so a family picture could be made.  Carli wouldn't let them go away.  Santa tried everything.  He even took off his red coat and hat to try to make her more comfortable.  He showed her his special key to get into houses where there were no chimneys.  Nothing would change her mind.  Mommy never left her side.  Daddy looked on from the sidelines.

Carli's favorite picture

Telling him what she wanted, but not looking at him.

Carli's Santa picture

Until next year...Merry Christmas!

Gymnastics

Carli is still loving gymnastics. A couple of clips from today.