Our Sweet Girl Turns 6!

Good morning Birthday Girl!

The much wished for- Ivy

Matching Dresses

Receiving her Birthday Crown from her teacher and hearing her class sing Happy Birthday

Enjoying cupcakes with her class and dear friend Claire

Posing with some of the items she was able to purchase for St. Jude

Miss Vilma and Lily Grace

Lily Grace in the St. Jude Santa Room: This is where St. Jude nurses and employees come to get items for the patients.  This room is stocked by donations. 

Today our sweet girl celebrated her 6th birthday! She's had quite the special day. Like every birthday, it started with breakfast in bed. Lily Grace gets so excited about trying to fiqure out what special foods I will serve each year.  This year she enjoyed homemade chocolate chip waffles and fresh strawberries. 
After breakfast she opened a few gifts. She got a new American Girl doll, Ivy and a dress to match Ivy thanks to Gran. She wasted no time trying it on and declared herself, "cute." And all of this before 6:15. 
 Daddy and I drove her to school where we attended the Wednesday school mass with her and then back to her classroom for cupcakes. I enjoyed reading to her class as well.
 After school, she received another donation for St. Jude. We stopped and got two gift cards off the donation list before making our way down to the St. Jude donation center. This brought her final total raised from her party to $285. 
Once at St. Jude, we were met by a lovely woman named Vilma. She graciously accepted Lily Grace's donations and showed us around a bit. Lily Grace was all smiles and so proud.  Matt and I were humbled and more aware and grateful than ever for our sweet girl's health and well being as Miss Vilma shared a story of one of the patients. Miss Vilma also presented Lily Grace with a special St. Jude Doctor Bear. 
Thank you again to everyone who donated and helped create this wonderful lesson of service for Lily Grace. Our family has been touched by the experience that you helped create.   
Thanks also to all the family and friends who have sent cards, gifts and called Lily Grace today.  You made her day extra special.  
God is amazing! Sometimes He works through even the youngest. Lily Grace, Your love for God is ever growing and your kind spirit is ever steady. Daddy and I are so proud of you and most thankful for the blessing of you. Happy Birthday sweet girl!