The 4 of Us Grays: Happy Birthday # 7 Miss Sweet Girl

How are you 7? The years have gone so fast and have been a wonderful joy to our whole family. I am so very grateful that God gave you to us and for the hilarious relationship you and Brooks share. I am so excited about the years ahead. We will be moving in to our new home in less than 2 months and it will be a great new chapter in our family's life. You and Brooks will be adorable having the upstairs to yourselves and sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom.

I cannot wait to create your new bedroom which will likely take you well into your teenage years. God is so good that while we mourn the days of the past, He gives us days to enjoy in the future. I know and trust His plans for you will be beautiful Landry!

You enjoyed an adorable 7th Birthday party with Kate Sheppard, Lanie Lovett, Taelynn Smith, Jensen Huitsing and Ellie Kemp. This was the smallest party you have had yet. The theme - American Girl! Everyone brought their dolls and you shared your Jess with Lanie (who will get her doll at Christmas). You girls introduced your dolls, played Duck Duck Goose and Musical chairs with your dolls, created bracelets or necklaces for yourselves and your dolls and pom pom scarves for the dolls. We enjoyed decorating the cupcakes and enjoyed sausage balls, cubed cheese, fruit skewers and carrots in the Dining Room. The party favors included a small bag for the dolls to put their new accessories in, an American Girl hair extension and American Girl book.

This was the first year that we did not do a joint family party with Julia, however we did go down to visit with them in Salisbury. We joined them for church to hear Uncle Chris preach, lunch and some hang out time. I am very grateful for that part of our family.

Your check up was great today and you are so very blessed with good health. Praise the Lord! Weight 58 1/2 (75%), Height 48 1/2 (75%), BMI 75%, Blood Pressure 82/59 and Vision 20/30.