Stella's Birthday

Hey Everyone:

It's been a very busy few weeks in the Doak house hence no blog entries, but I couldn't let Stella's birthday go by without mentioning it! We celebrated Stella's seventh birthday @ Cinema Cafe with her friends this past Saturday and on her actual b-day, Tuesday, we had a family pool party @ Grams'. Stella's "Maca," Grandma Carol, Aunt Caitlin, and Uncle Tyler joined us from FL along with the usual crew...Thank you to everyone for coming and hanging out! Stella had a fantastic day!!

I can't believe she is SEVEN already. Time really does fly once you start having children. I can remember sitting around before Jay and I had kids and wondering how people stayed busy! I always had down time and the occasional case of "boredom." That word is definitely no longer in my vocabulary, but I wouldn't have it any other way! Life is busy, messy, chaotic, and GREAT!

Stella is such a sweet girl. I love seeing her grow and watching as her interests change and her personality develops. The thing that strikes me most about Stella is her love for family. She is a loyal and kind sister and daughter! I hope that never changes.

Stella's favorites @ age 7:

Favorite color: purple

Favorite TV show: JONAS

All-Time Favorite book: "Junie B. Jones and The Stupid Smelly Bus" Barbara Park

Favorite Band: The Jonas Brothers

Favorite Thing To Do In Spare Time: Play with Murphy, Ashlyn, and Quinn

Hobbies: reading, playing, swimming, piano, camping

Favorite Trip: Kerr Damn camping trip

Dream Vacation: New York City, Hawaii

Favorite Food: Macaroni and Cheese

Stella Collects: bookmarks, rocks, seashells, Jonas Brothers STUFF

Favorite Movie: Camp Rock

Favorite Website: "the Google"