Ainslee's 7th birthday

Yesterday the 23rd was Ainslee's 7th birthday. I cannot believe I have a 7 year old. Every year while preparing for and on her birthday I do what all moms do. I start thinking about the day I found out I was pregnant, the day I had her and all the memories from then till now. It seems unreal that she is already this old. She is not a baby anymore, and barely can be called a little girl.
I look around and see all her Dr. Seuss books replaced with chapter books. Where toddler toys once were there are purses and nail polish. She has notes from her friends pinned on her wall, money and jewelry scattered on her dresser, and dirty clothes srewn across her room. Gone are the playdates, hello sleepovers!
She is still as crazy as the day I brought her home! She loves clothes and loves to create her own style. She loves the mall, but loves the outdoors. In fact just the other day her and Anthony went out into the woods and he taught her how to make a shelter out of whatever they could find. She LOVED it and came home with her first swiss army knife (b-day present from daddy).

Here are some pictures from her special day. Her party is this Saturday, but I had to celebrate. I always decorate the house and have a candy trail from her room to her presents.