Ellie is 7, not possible

Who wouldn't want an ice skating party in February, right? :) Ellie was so excited for a Winter Wonderland party for her 7th birthday. The plan was to start at Tam-O and do some ice skating. Then head back to our house for sledding, hot chocolate, and some fun winter games. But...the weather didn't comply!


But the girls all still had a blast ice skating. It was fun to watch them because they all thought they were professionals, but it was quite the challenge for them. Emma went from sobbing on the ice in total fear, to smiling and sliding along the wall.

 

Back to our house we went...
Hot chocolate and coffee. Nana and Papa. Craft time (decorated little Valentine's Day boxes), and some cake/ice cream! A fun, simple, LOUD party!

Ellie, cannot believe you are 7 today. Watching you change throughout this year as a first grader has been incredible for your dad and me. You were so timid and unsure of walking into Maplewood back in August. Now today you are excited to celebrate with friends, and we are so proud of how you love them. You are courageous, you ask incredible questions about life, your feelings get hurt when people are mean to you...and yet you pick yourself back up and move on.
We are so proud of our big 7 year old. We love your heart for Jesus and how you desire to read about Him and learn. Thank you for your active heart and mind that we know will help you LEAD so well among your friends and peers this next year. We love you Ellie!