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Sophie’s day

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.

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01.20.11 · celebrations, Sophie 37

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  1. Kjbikakis says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    She looks so pretty! (:
    Happy Birthday Sophie!!

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  2. Jennifer says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    What a beautiful 7 year old you have! ๐Ÿ™‚ We have a 7 year old as well and there's just something *different* about 7. ๐Ÿ™‚ They bloom and grow! Happy Birthday Miss Sophie!

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  3. Patricia/NYC says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    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!

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  4. Laine says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    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.

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  5. Rita and John says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Happy birthday, Sophie! Hope you have a wonderful day with your family!

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  6. Amy K. says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    She's so beautiful. Happy Birthday, sweet Sophie!

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  7. Jenny says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Happy Happy Happy Birthday Sophie!!!

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  8. Sarah says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    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!

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  9. Tesseraemum says

    January 20, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Happy Birthday Sophie!!
    Keep you pig tails!! They are beautiful even when your 17!

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  10. Donna says

    January 20, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Happy Birthday Sophie!!!

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  11. Rachel says

    January 20, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Happy Birthday Sophie!! I love the pigtails:)

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  12. couchtots says

    January 20, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    She's so beautiful! Happy Birthday & hope it is AWESOME!

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  13. OneThankfulMom says

    January 20, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    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.

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  14. Jill says

    January 20, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Sweet girl! Darling too!
    They grow too, too fast!

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  15. jennifer says

    January 20, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    She is absolutely adorable!
    Happy Birthday Sophie!!

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  16. Dusty says

    January 20, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Happy Birthday! She is such a beautiful girl! Love the pictures too!

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  17. Kolton's Mama says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Happy Birthday Sophie! they grow so fast

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  18. Adrian Roberta says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    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.

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  19. a Tonggu Momma says

    January 21, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    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.

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  20. clearness says

    January 21, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Happy Birthday sweet Sophie!

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  21. Terri says

    January 21, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Happy Birthday Sophie Lou!

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  22. Wendy says

    January 21, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Another year older already??? Wow!
    Happy Birthday to sweet, beautiful Sophie!

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  23. Karin says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    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!

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  24. Natalie says

    January 21, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Simply beautiful. Hope your sweet girl has a wonderful day celebrating.

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  25. Aus says

    January 21, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Happy Birthday Sophie – many many more!

    hugs – aus and co.

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  26. Tammy says

    January 21, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Funny-I tried to make Payton not turn 7 and it didn't work for me either! Hmmm…..

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOPHIE! Enjoy!

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  27. Cindy says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Birthday Blessings Sophie!
    You are a beautiful 7 yr old, your happiness just shines!

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  28. Christy says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Happy Birthday! She is beautiful!

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  29. Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! says

    January 21, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    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

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  30. Kristi says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    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…

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  31. Stefanie says

    January 21, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    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!

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  32. DidiLyn says

    January 21, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    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. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  33. Nicole A. says

    January 22, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    (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. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Happy Birthday, Sophie!

    All the best,
    Nicole A., now in LA

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  34. Wild Olive says

    January 22, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Happy, happy birthday, sweet Sophie Lu Lu!!!! Miss you and love you and you look totally adorable in your pigtails and cute sweater!

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  35. Virginia says

    January 22, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Awww, Happy Seven pretty girl!!!

    Gin =)

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  36. Jewels of My Heart says

    January 22, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Happy Birthday to your beautiful Sophie!

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  37. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    January 23, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Stunning…and the photos are nice, too! ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope she had a wonderful celebration.

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