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Sunday, January 11, 2009

Of Slinkies and Strollers

Continuing in our mad birthday dash, Kendra celebrated 7 years on Saturday!

She planned her birthday menu in detail, requesting:

grilled marinaded salmon

grilled steak

seasoned rice

corn

a fruit bowl (specifically mango, apple and banana)

chocolate milk

and black forest cake!

Always eager to help in the kitchen, she mixed up the filling for her cake. It was delicious!

At first I wondered if "seven" was to be a serious and solemn year...

Nope, even at the wizened age of seven, she's still my sweet, silly Kendra-girl!

Her gifts included a doll stroller, a slinky, and from grandparents a doll pony (for her American Girl sized doll to ride). Her comments on the slinky made me giggle. In absolute fascination she shuffled it between her hands, and exclaimed, "WOW! Who INVENTED this? I bet it was REALLY expensive to buy such a long spring! There are so many amazing toys online today, I wonder how Mommy finds out about them!" It is such fun to see the simple joys of childhood delight her!

Kendra's my sunshine girl! Instead of walking across a room she bounces and flounces. She's always in motion and full of songs and laughter. (I think the serious pictures above fascinated me becuase they are a rare look for her!) Happy Birthday, Kendra! We love you!

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Sunday, January 11, 2009 - Yummy!

Posted by Sadie

Oh gosh, that sounds like a wonderful dinner - she has great taste! Happy birthday, Kendra!

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Sunday, January 11, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MamaMahnken

I am SO coming over for Kendra's next birthday! :)

Happy Birthday Kendra! Now only Kieran is left to celebrate, then you'll all be "odds and evens" again! :)

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Monday, January 12, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Molytail

Happy birthday Kendra! Slinkies are pretty cool - especially going down a flight of stairs!

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Monday, January 12, 2009 - sweet

Posted by momofsix

She looks so happy. What a fun post to read.

I love her hair cut.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - I love her dress and smile

Posted by Hopin

Did mom make that dress? I was making something out of that fabric this week.

Happy Belated Birthday!

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Dell

Yes, that was one of your mom's lovely creations! She made the long sleeves detatchable (hidden buttons under the lace) so it is a year-round dress! The color is perfect for Kendra!

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - Happy Birthday Kendra

Posted by dawnee

What a precious little seven year old you have!

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