Happy 7th Birthday to Sophia!

Yesterday, Sophia Joy turned 7! I can't believe she is already 7 years old!!! I am told to treasure childhood because it passes so quickly, and I am learning that first hand. Gina and I keep telling Sophia NOT to grow up, but she is not listening very well. When we tell her, she retorts, "I want to grow up so I can ride all of the roller coasters"! I guess we can't blame her even though I could live without roller coasters entirely.

Yesterday Sophia took 2 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts to school to share with her class. She was jazzed because "most kids just bring ordinary cupcakes". LOL Last night she got to choose the dinner menu:

Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Strawberries
Bananas
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Syrup
Maple Syrup

Yes, you read that right, and I did my job and made it as ordered! Good thing it is only her birthday once a year. I think I am still in a sugar coma! The fun part was she helped me make it, and then we all enjoyed the work of her hands.

After dinner, she requested a big bubble bath in our tub - the huge tub with the jets. I got it all ready and full of bubbles and she was in HEAVEN. She relaxed in there for an hour and LOVED every minute of it. This girl is gonna be a spa girl I just know it.

This year Sophia opted out of having a birthday party with friends. Instead she is cool getting a big gift with what we would have spent on the party. We'll get together with family next weekend sometime for cake and a little celebration.

Sophia has grown up so much since that first day we met her in December of 2006. She had no smile and we looked into empty eyes. It is hard to even imagine Sophia being so stoic, and had we not been there in person, we wouldn't believe it. This little girl has blossomed into a person full of life and vitality. She is confident, caring, compassionate, driven, funny, quick witted, street smart, talkative, and loyal. Her favorite things to do are play games like memory or do puzzles. She enjoys outdoor sports like rollerblading, soccer, and bike riding. She is a joiner and has very little fear (except of ants)!

If you ask her what she wants to do when she grows up, she'll confidently say, "I don't know, but my house is going to have..." She is a visionary. I would be remiss not to tell you that she is very much like Gina. Those two keep me on my toes and keep me in line often times reminding me to lock the car, grab my purse, or turn off the lights!

When we decided to adopt, I was sure of one thing - I did not want a daughter. I wanted sons because girls are just too dramatic! But, I will tell you today, that God knew way more than I did, and His wishes superceded mine! Thank you God! I could not love Sophia (or Zack) any more if they were born of my womb. They were born in my heart and as long as I'm their mom I'll wear my heart outside my body! Hopefully, on a scholarship to USC... LOL

Pictures of Sophia's special day to follow.