Happy Birthday Sunshine

Avery Hope turned 7 and is growing up right before our very eyes.  

Avery is the kind of girl mothers dream of!  And, every day gets better. Avery brings a calm, sensible side to the Anderson home.  She is compassionate and wise beyond her years. I am so thankful for the HOPE that she brings to our family.  And, the joy that radiates from her soul.

 Happy birthday to our little sunshine!
 
We celebrated her birthday on Saturday with a dinner out to her favorite restaurant, Texas Roadhouse.  We came home to cake and ice cream.  She really wanted an American Girl cake, and so I designed the perfect cake...and had walmart decorate it.  Ha.  I highly recomend the ease and convience of  that. 
Avery is so fun to buy presents for because she loves everything. She likes  "make believe" play  but also gets excited for all toys.

I think this gift, "fur real" doggy from Gigi and Papa was her favorite.  She named her pet, Kristina.

Since we celebrated early (due to Jeff being out of town ) on Sunday we just had a special dessert.  Chocolate fondue.  The sort of "white trash" version, since our fondue pot and utensils are already packed.  We used a pot and plastic forks.  But, hey when you are dipping treats in chocolate...who cares what you use.  All the kids loved it.  Infact, I think the twins loved it most.
My favorite part of the whole evening was when Avery said our nightly prayers and mentioned...
 "I'm thankful for feeling so special today, I hope the twins feel special on their birthday too." 

And... that right there,  sums up Avery.  Always recognizing the good, and wishing it for others.