I begged her not do it.
But she went ahead and did it anyway.
Today, Sophie turned seven.
How is it that seven seems about 25 years older than six?
Suddenly, she’s not so little. In fact, she’s borderline grown-up.
Soon, she’ll lose her top teeth.
And stop asking to wear her hair in pigtails.
But what a beautiful young lady she is becoming, inside and out, right in front of my eyes.
Honestly, I can’t wait to see what the future holds for our girl. I have no doubt, Sophie will be able to do anything she puts her mind to.
Happy 7th Birthday, my sweet Sophie Lu.
She looks so pretty! (:
Happy Birthday Sophie!!
What a beautiful 7 year old you have! ๐ We have a 7 year old as well and there's just something *different* about 7. ๐ They bloom and grow! Happy Birthday Miss Sophie!
Happy 7th Birthday, Sophie!! Hope your day is filled with everything that brings you joy!
She's a beauty!!
Why does time have to go soooo fast for us mommas?!? Every moment truly is a gift!
Hey sweet Sophie! It was YOUR journey home when God whispered to me about bringing home children from China…you have already been used by God, big girl!
Seven. My my my.
Happy birthday, Sophie! Hope you have a wonderful day with your family!
She's so beautiful. Happy Birthday, sweet Sophie!
Happy Happy Happy Birthday Sophie!!!
Happy Birthday Sophie Lu! May the Lord continue to bless and keep you. Enjoy your first day of 7 knee deep in snow.
Now do what your mom says and don't get any older!
Happy Birthday Sophie!!
Keep you pig tails!! They are beautiful even when your 17!
Happy Birthday Sophie!!!
Happy Birthday Sophie!! I love the pigtails:)
She's so beautiful! Happy Birthday & hope it is AWESOME!
Happy Birthday to your sweet girl. Thank you for leaving a comment on my site and introducing me to your blog. I'm grateful for the community of mothers that can be found with a few clicks on the computer.
Sweet girl! Darling too!
They grow too, too fast!
She is absolutely adorable!
Happy Birthday Sophie!!
Happy Birthday! She is such a beautiful girl! Love the pictures too!
Happy Birthday Sophie! they grow so fast
There is something about turning 7…. 2 of mine have crossed over that milestone and the next one will in April. So not looking forward to that, but yet seeing them blossoming is priceless. I hope this day is wonderful for your sweet family.
Ack! Not fair! I didn't want to have to think about this for at least another month. (The Tongginator has an early March birthday.) There is just something so… big… about seven. I don't know if I'll be able to take it.
Happy Birthday sweet Sophie!
Happy Birthday Sophie Lou!
Another year older already??? Wow!
Happy Birthday to sweet, beautiful Sophie!
Awww…she is so beautiful! My Katie turned 5 a few days ago (and I have yet to do a 5 year birthday shoot with her….sigh). I just can't figure out how they get older so FAST. Happy Birthday to your sweet Sophie!
Simply beautiful. Hope your sweet girl has a wonderful day celebrating.
Happy Birthday Sophie – many many more!
hugs – aus and co.
Funny-I tried to make Payton not turn 7 and it didn't work for me either! Hmmm…..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOPHIE! Enjoy!
Birthday Blessings Sophie!
You are a beautiful 7 yr old, your happiness just shines!
Happy Birthday! She is beautiful!
Happy 7th Birthday Sophie Lu!! Hope your day was FABULOUS!
She is so CUTE! I love the pigtails….. Sarah will never let me put them in her hair and Reagan's hair is not quite long enough yet! SOON I hope:)
Enjoy your weekend Stefanie…..Stay warm!
xo,
Lisa
Seven? Make it stop…
I have two birthdays coming up in March ~ one turning five. And to me right now five seems so, so old…
Oh Kristi… I have one turning five in just a few weeks… it's killin' me.
Yes, five is a biggie as well.
Being a mama ain't easy when your kids go and grow up too quickly!
I tried to hug and squeeze my babies every day and I told them it was to make them stay little.
I'm still a fan of the hugging, but they went and grew up on me.
My son is a firefighter and leaving for Afganistan next Sunday for a year. He is leaving his wife and baby here with us.
Why couldn't he have stayed small?
God is good. ๐
(With no offense to any other child adopted from or living in China, but …) Sophie really is the cutest, sweetest-looking little girl! Honestly, she is so adorable! And yes, if you ever find a way to help them stay little awhile longer, please do let me know. ๐
Happy Birthday, Sophie!
All the best,
Nicole A., now in LA
Happy, happy birthday, sweet Sophie Lu Lu!!!! Miss you and love you and you look totally adorable in your pigtails and cute sweater!
Awww, Happy Seven pretty girl!!!
Gin =)
Happy Birthday to your beautiful Sophie!
Stunning…and the photos are nice, too! ๐ Hope she had a wonderful celebration.