Jacey's 7th Birthday!

How do you go from this:

to this:

in just 7 short years?

Jacey turned 7 years old on September 1st. It is hard to believe that my little baby girl is growing up so fast! If the years aren't proof of that, her sassy attitude and love of clothing and all things GIRL are. Some days she seems to be 7 going on 17. I am not quite sure how she got this way given the fact that I am more of a tomboy and not into all the girly-girl things. But I digress.

The big celebration started the Saturday before her actual birthday with her friend party. Since it is still quite warm outside we decided to have a water-themed party, with a little Hannah Montana thrown in (more about that later).

We got out the big water slide. . .

and played some games using water balloons.

A couple of girls even got the brilliant idea to use water balloons in some more creative ways!

The girls made visors. . .

Jacey opened up her presents, which were mostly make-up items (ugh!). . .

and then we had cupcakes, ice cream and punch!
(Jacey wanted a Hannah Montana party, but the only things that were "Hannah" were the cups and napkins.)

She definitely felt like the "Queen of the Party!"

A couple of days later was her actual birthday. I took some goodies into her classroom and her teacher spotlighted her while I was there. That night we went out to eat at Applebee's (her choice) and then we came home and opened up her presents and had ice cream. As you can see, she got quite spoiled! She got a big sticker book from her "Red Grandma", some books and Justice shirts from California Grandma, and a shirt, DS game, headband, necklace, AND a new bike (training wheel-less) and bike helmet from us. We have already been out a few times teaching her how to ride her new wheels, and she is doing great!


Jacey is such a sweet and sensitive girl. She is always quick to give hugs and kisses and also quick to forgive. She is the ultimate first child in every way, and is very responsible and helpful around the house as well as with her brother and sister. I am so grateful that our family has been blessed with this sweet little girl! Happy birthday Jacey!