Turning Seven

I'm not sure why, but seven is a big deal for me. It seems like a pivotal age, a time that Princess is transitioning from being a little girl to a big girl. I am observing so many changes that, I suppose, come with maturity. Then, I see signs of the little girl again. Both of them are simply amazing to me.

The Birthday Fairy visited our house and left something special for Princess to use with her dollhouse.

Dollhouse Playground

Princess also received gifts from family and friends.

Barbie Puppy Swim School

 We partied with friends doing yoga and bouncing.

But the best gift of all was time with Daddy at Princess' favorite restaurant that serves gluten free pasta!

He lied to me...

...and for that I am very grateful. For an entire year the Lizard King told me that there was never any incoming on his FOB, at least not near any people. There was never any danger. He always told me not to worry about him. He said that the enemy just had bad aim and in my naivety, I believed him.

When he received the job offer, you know the job that's 13 miles from our house, he brought this out.

This is some shrapnel from a bomb exploded 60 feet from my sweet husband and his team. The next day several contractors went home. It had become all too real.

If he hadn't gotten this job, he was going to go back to that place. I am married to the most amazing man. The sacrifices he has made for his family are incredible. I am grateful that he lied to me. I am more grateful that he is home.