Another 7 Years

Mar 4, 2023 | KennyLeeHolmes | 0 comments

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Holy Crap 7 Years Old

Holy cow! My daughter is now 7 years old! She is the epitome of cute - stinkin' little cutie! I am a very proud father!

Addison has grown to be such a headstrong little girl, along with being awesome! She loves to play with her brothers and give them a little encouragement in the things they do too!  She loves to do all the girl things: the make-up, the hair, the wearing of pretty dresses, but also she loves to go shooting and play basketball with her brothers! She's an all-around girl! She is excited about softball again this year and looking forward to attending her Uncle Kyle and Aunt Sam's Baby Shower! Which is in just a few short weeks...

Barbies, Bears, Nintendo, & More

Addison, at 7 years old, has so many neat little niche hobbies. She loves playing with her friends at school and her brothers at home, and she always loves playing with her friends over here at the house. She is also very content just to be herself and play on her iPad or draw by herself!  She loves to help cook and is very - very helpful! Addison loves to help others, too! She isn't too keen on being the center of attention unless it is her time to be the center of attention! Then she rocks that too! Can you tell me that my little girl is pretty awesome?! Luckily she takes after her mother and is very helpful around the house and requests to be helpful! There is not a lot that goes into being 7 years old, but at her maturity level, you would definitely think she was 8! Hahaha!

Choices

Today, March 4th, 2023, is her 7th birthday! We will be having her birthday party today, and she is stoked! She can hardly wait to be able to see all of her friends and family and has done up her hair in curls, wearing a beautiful new dress that she got from Grandma and Grandpa Holmes! What a day! She is so excited, and we are all very excited for her!  Last night she chose to go to Texas Roadhouse for her supper so she can ride the saddle and everyone say's "Yeeeee - Hawwww!!!" Today she chose for her birthday: quesadillas and spinach and artichoke dip! Tomorrow she chose to go to Hacienda to support the church and school with a giveback to the school day!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Addison! Mommy and Daddy love you so very much and hope that you have a wonderful day!

Until next time:

PEACE

 

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