Seven!

Our fantesstic, energetic, thoughtful, charismatic bundle of smiles turned 7 yesterday!

We sent her off to school with her chosen treat to share: freeze-dried broccoli florets. (They were devoured — a big hit!) Not only did she have her favorite lesson — art — her class also made gingerbread houses (which we deconstructed on the way home).

Then we had a dinner with our oldest Durango friends (request for tofu, sweet potato fries, more broccoli, guacamole, and pomegranates) with strawberry cheesecake to hold the candle.

For her birthday party, she invited a wonderfully hodge-podge mix of friends (ranging in age from 1-10) to come romp at the gymnastics center.

This kid’s heart — it’s big enough to love the whole world. And we’re so lucky we get to try and keep up with wherever it goes.

Happy birthday, Tessa!