And Now She Is Seven

Eliana had quite the birthday this year! Her birthday was on Monday, but celebrations started several days earlier as her new friends in the Oasis Chorale gave her gifts. She was so excited about every gift. I love the way she celebrates with gusto!

On Sunday evening we took a birthday cake to the final tour party. In typical dramatic Eliana fashion she thanked everyone profusely for singing to her.

Monday morning we all (choir members) met at a restaurant before heading home. Once Eliana finished her Mickey pancake the waitress brought her a Sundae with a candle on it. Again, everyone sang to her, much to her delight.

That evening we picked up our children from Carl's. They had made a cake for her and had gifts all prepared for her. Another sweet celebration of our little birthday girl!

But... WE still had not given her gifts! So last night we had another little family celebration. She squealed all over again as she opened and tried out her gifts.

This morning her first question was, "Am I still the birthday girl?" I said she certainly is. I mean, what is wrong with a birth week?