Happy Birthday, my sweet Lexi

This was the first year we can remember that Lexi was out of school for Spring Break and to Lexi that was one of the best parts of Spring Break. As usual, Mamma Kim and Lexi spent one day celebrating her birthday. This year we had an extra visitor with us, Makenna Kate. Usually Lexi does not allow anyone to go with us because it is only her birthday. I guess when you are 7 months old that is all right. The morning started at IHOP with breakfast. From there we proceeded to numerous other stores before ending up at the mall. It was there she chose her birthday presents. At Shoe Dept she found a new pair of yellow box flip flops. All that shopping makes a girl hungry. Eventhough it had only been 2 hours since she ate breakfast she was already wanting a pretzel. Mamma Kim put her off for a while on that one, instead we headed to Belk for her to find some new clothes. The outfit she tried looked so cute on we could not resist that purchase. Of course no birthday would be complete without a visit to Limited Too, now Justice. There she found some more lip gloss. Let's see how many things of lip gloss do we already have? There was also a journal she needed from there. Our happy day ended at the food court with lunch from Pepper's before Neil and Taylor picked her up.

Happy Birthday my sweet Lexi and I pray you have many more.

This year has been a year of challenges for Lexi but in each one I can see the determination to stick with the challenge and face it head on. That quality will carry you far in life, Lexi. Never be afraid to face the challenges that come your way. You have a loving family who will stand behind you and support you in everything you undertake.

I am so proud of your accomplishments academically. You were chosen to participate in the Spelling Bee. Your school year was a challenge but you rose to every challenge Mrs. Rogers gave you. She prepared you well for third grade. We can see that every day. You decided to try tennis this year and have done very well at it. Keep up the good work as you continue your lessons.

With all my love to you sweet Lexi,

Mamma Kim