Olivia, I am writing this pretty much in disbelief that you are turning 8 already. In literally 1 hour and 50 minutes, you will officially be 8 years old :) No booster seat - WHOO HOO! :)
You are growing into such a beautiful girl -- inside and out. I love you so much. You have such a compassionate heart. You are very quick to help someone in need. You are also very silly -- in a good way, of course. You tell funny jokes, you act goofy to get Leah to laugh, and you break out in silly dances :)
You make me smile every day, Olivia. You also make me wonder why God ever chose me to be your mom. I feel inadequate at times and pray that I am doing a good job.
I love your hugs, snuggles, and kisses. I love the pictures you draw me and the poems you write for me. I love how you make sure your sisters are having fun. I love how you don't quit - how you figure out how to complete whatever it is you want to get done. You are very resourceful - you definitely get that from Dad. You guys are two peas-in-a-pod when it comes to that :)
Your beautiful face lights up my day. I love you sweetie!
Now on to the fun stuff...take a look at the pictures from your birthday party last weekend. It was a flower theme and you had so much fun with your friends.
 |
| Flower cupcakes (Super easy. The secret is to cut marshmellows on a diagonal) |
 |
| Flower pots waiting for their owners. |
 |
| Painting a flower image on a canvas. |
 |
| Concentrating! |
 |
| The masterpieces! |
 |
| Water relay with watering cans! |
 |
| Painting flower pots |
 |
| The crew. |
 |
| Silliness with the tissue paper. |
 |
| FOOD! Happy Birthday, Olivia! |
And tonight you got your ears pierced!! We said you had to wait until you were 10 but we caved and thought it would be nice birthday present for you. You were so nervous but so very brave too. Your first pair of earrings - ruby studs - how special!
Happy Birthday, my sweet angel. You are a gift from God.
 |
| "I don't like the look of that 'gun'..." |
 |
| "I'm so nervous I'm hugging this stuffed animal so tight! |
 |
| Getting marked up. |
 |
| You were so nervous, you wanted your back rubbed. Poor muffin... |
 |
| 1-2-3 Go! |
 |
| Checking out your bling through some tears |
 |
| All smiles. Your earrings are beautiful, just like you :) |
