Kaitlynn's 7th Birthday!!

Sooooo....I was hoping this was going to be organized, but it ended up being a mess and all out of order when I loaded them up! So it's kinda all over the place!SORRY! I can hardly believe that Kaitlynn is now 7!! It seems like she was just a tiny 4lb premie in my arms!
Her birthday was the 16th and we had a great couple of days. On the 16th we had lots to do. School, Soccer practice, Open house at school and then we went to dinner at Texas Road House! We actually were seated right away, which I don't think has EVER happened in all the years I have gone to TRH! SWEET!! She ate up her dinner and then they brought over a saddle and they sang to her while she sat on top of the saddle whipping the white cloth around! She thought that was great fun! My Mom sent her such a sweet gift and she opened it up after the song! She read most of it and then Mike took over and read what my Mom wrote! I was glad that the pictures turned out because I couldn't help but cry! (I miss you MOM) Then Kaitlynn opened her gift! A 1964 Barbie! HOW COOL! I can still remember the special days that my Mom would let me play with her Barbies from the 60's. I think we will keep that gift in its box for a while!!
The next day (Friday) we picked up the girls from school a few minutes early and went to Kimmel Orchard! We had a fun day. That weekend was the Apple Jack festival but because Mike had drill, we went a day early. Which was nice...no crowds of people! The kids road around on the ponies! 15 bucks for a few minutes! What a rip off, but oh well. The kids had a wonderful time. Mikey was a bit worried and just as he was getting the hang of it, it was over. I figured that since there were no other kids around that they would give them a little longer ride. Ya right. But the best part was watching their faces fully of excitement! After that we went down to the orchard and picked a bunch of apples. It was fun to sit after picking and eat one! Nothing better than a fresh apple off the tree! We then went home and had cake and sang to her and she blew out her candles. She opened up a super sweet card from Ammie and Great G&G Amandus and a few presents from us. A new Barbie, movie, and a kit on how to make friendship bracelets! She has already started one and really loves it! It was a GREAT couple days! I wish everyone could have been here to share her special day! Love you all and thank you for all your cards and gifts! Enjoy the pictures!!!