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Delaney Turns 6!

The day after we got home from our vacation, we squeezed in Delaney's 6th birthday!  (It's a good thing we had the gifts taken care of before our trip)!  A few days later, we celebrated with family.  We gave her a tumbling mat and a new leotard, along with a Lego-themed alarm clock - just in time for school beginning this week!  She also received some new books and clothes, "teaching" supplies (for her "classes"), and some craft projects from her aunts/uncles/cousins/grandmas/grandpas.

At 6 years old, Delaney:
-is highly-motivated by goals and challenges
-is READING!
-is enjoying gymnastics (she's moving up a level this fall)
-loves playing with her sister, especially their "Lego Game"
-still hasn't lost any teeth!
-can make anything into a game

Delaney, you may be our youngest, but you bring quite a balance to this family.  We love you!




Had to buy a cake this year, but she thought that was kind
of neat!  (whew)!
cartwheeling all the time!

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