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happy 7th birthday

erin

Dec 11, 2022 — 2 min read

Olivia's birthday celebrations started at school on Friday. Her teacher sent me this photo - 7 things for 7 year olds! This is what the birthday girl's classmates love about her. ❤

She also had a surprise lunch date at school!

Olivia has only had one birthday party, and it was at the gymnastics place when she turned 4. This year she wanted a winter themed party at home with all her friends from school.

A couple months ago she asked if we could have the animal lady that came for Emma's 6th birthday come to her party. I have no idea how she remembered that, but she did.

Happy birthday Olivia!

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