Addison 20 Question {7 Year Old Edition}

Here are the answers to this years 20 questions interview. It is always fun to see her theme of the year. Here are the past interviews... 6, 5, 4, 3


     1.What is your favorite color? Aqua

2.What is your favorite toy? Lilah my baby doll

3.What is your favorite TV show? Ducktales

4.What is your favorite animal? Dolphin and Bunny

5.What is your favorite book? Shake the willies out

6.What is your favorite song? Jesus loves me

7.What is your favorite drink? Orange Pop

8.What is your favorite holiday? Valentimes Day

9.What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Pancakes

10.What is your favorite outfit? Evie dress and Mal and Evie Shirt

11.Who is your best friend? Molly and Olivia

12.What makes you happy? Spending time with my family

13.What makes you sad? Bullying

14.What do you want to be when you grow up? Vet (but describes it as a groomer)

15.What was your favorite part of your birthday? Having my friends come over

16.What was your favorite birthday present? Sewing kit

17.What is your favorite food? Sweet potatoes and hamburgers

18.What do you like to do with your family? Go have Braum's ice cream

19.What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Hibachi grill

20.What is your favorite game to play? Trouble

And for those of you that would like to see it in video form....Enjoy!

Addison's birthday party

When starting to talk about themes for Addison's birthday she went back and forth between a dragon party and a fall festival. To be honest I sort of pushed her towards fall festival. I had no clue how to throw a dragon party, haha. The fall festival would be something I could get together early, since I was out of town the week of the party. Addy had fun making signs for each activity and she planned out exactly how she wanted the party to run. Once everyone arrived, she took them on a tour of the activities and told them about each one. (Oh the leadership skills this girl has makes my heart giddy. She is a mini me!). The games we had were egg race (which later turned into an egg toss), tattoo station, hair painting, three-legged race, sack rack, ring toss, bounce house (trampoline), bobbing for apples, and last but not least a hay ride.  

A few welcome signs Addy and Lilah painted the night before

Ready to party with her dragon in hand

These two were face-timing each other before the party to plan their matching outfits. 

When everyone arrived the games opened with the ceremonial tour of games. Then it was off to have fun. Adults helped run the stations, but really it went pretty smoothly.

After games came presents. It was cute to see all of the kids surrounding her. 

After presents time to sing to the birthday girl! We had cupcakes, popcorn and and apple dipping bar. 

 

 Addy was adamant that she was going to share her big cupcake with her friend Gabriel. He was one of the boys from her class she invited. I just love this guy he is the sweetest most polite boy ever. After everyone left they were writing in her diary together. They wanted to plan a sleepover, haha. I just love how sweet and innocent they are at this age.

This was such a fun party!!! Thank you to everyone who made Addison feel special this year!

Addison's Birthday Day

The week of Addison's birthday was also my training week in Orlando. So Tim was the birthday magic this year. I put everything into a basket with detailed instructions for the morning festivities and just what needed to go to school. Wednesday night I called him and he was doing a great job getting the streamers and balloons set up. They facetimed me as soon as she woke up so we could sing happy birthday first thing. Usually she gets to open her presents, but I wanted to be there. So she just opened her present from Lilah.

That day at school she had a field trip to a mobile petting zoo and she choose to share treat bags with her class for her birthday treat. This was nice because I could have them done ahead of time and Tim just had to put them in her backpack. Aunt Jenny picked her up from school and I rushed (as fast as a delayed flight would let me) to get home for dinner. Tim also had a scrimmage that afternoon, so Jenny and Blake came to the rescue to help get kids to and from activities. Tim and I made it home about 6:00. We let Addy open the rest of her presents then off to her restaurant of choice, a hibachi grill. 

Oh the fire breathing dragon! She was so excited about this dragon. She has talked nonstop about it since and even slept with it. 

Addison is SEVEN!

Addison,

Holy moly, you are seven! You have become my little helper. Every year I comment just how big you have gotten. But it is always true and amazes me how much each year you change and grow up just a little more.

One of the bigger milestones for the year was that you started reading to your sister. We have started having a few minutes of reading time in your bed with just you and your sister. You will sit and read to her. It is sweet to listen to you two together. I just love how you are such an amazing sister and best friend to Lilah.

You are thriving in first grade. You were disappointed at first because your buddies were in the other class, but this class has been perfect for you. You teacher comments that you are a rule follower and the class helper. You regularly earn honorable character points for displaying good behavior in class. You usually get accolades for displaying obedience, self-control, cooperation, and responsibility. This is your first year of grades and you are getting all A’s. You excel at spelling and so far have a 100% on all of your tests. You started the year a bit frustrated with reading, but have recently just taken off and become more confident. . As I mentioned earlier you have found joy in reading to Lilah.

In comparison to last year you really enjoy before and after care. You really like Ms. Alyssa, so I think that makes a huge difference. On Monday afternoons you take Art. You love to draw and color and really anything to do with art. This class is a drawing class and it is so cool to see what you can create!

You cheered again this year and were really good. Last year you were a bit soft and spaghetti arms. This year your moves were crisp and you were helping teach the cheers to the squad.

The newest activity you have started is girl scouts. You are loving it. We went on our first camp out and it was such a fun time. You are learning so much and absolutely love all of the things you get to do. Soon you have a sleepover at the aquarium and you are so excited.

At seven you sometimes show signs of 13, with only an attitude that a teenager can possess. But honey you are so quick to change your tune. You are easily corrected and show such remorse for acting out. A few minutes in your room and you realize that you should apologize or obey. You are also quick to apologize to your sister. You two rarely fight. But when you are forced to work something out, you are always the sister to start to smooth things over. Your apologies are genuine, and you truly never want to hurt anyone. You have the softest, most caring heart. I hope you always possess the same kindness for others you have today.

I often remind you to show God’s love. Especially when dealing with a difficult classmate or situation. I wish I was as good at this as you are. You are quickly learning at a young age what it means to care for and pray for others. I learn so much from you on how to be a more caring person.

Addison, I am forever thankful I get to be your mommy. You are such a pleasure and a joy to parent. I know you pave the way for Lilah, being the oldest, but you are such a good child to pave that path. Daddy, Lilah and I love you so much!!! Happy birthday, Addy!

Love you forever and always,

Mommy

I know this is a ton of pictures, but I just had so much fun doing it with you. Your love language is quality time, so the fact that you got to go on a special outing just you and mom made it great in your eyes. These pictures so some of your personality, sweet, sassy and goofy. You kept coming up with new poses and it was just so much fun.