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Isn’t seven the luckiest number? The darling of gamblers and yet, revered by religious scholars as the number of perfection, of completion, “And God blessed the seventh day…”

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It’s an exciting age. An age where people find who they really are.

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And I feel lucky and blessed just to watch her this year.

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Interestingly, she asked for only one gift: a Rapunzel doll with long braidable hair, and her birthday wish was– “that my hair would grow, of course.” (Mary has never needed a haircut; but I think her fluff is adorable.)

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Everyone who meets Miss Mary asks, “So how is life with all those brothers?” By their tone you can catch the assumption that they either think it would be awful or wonderful. But her unfailing answer is– “I love them. They are nice to me.”

And nice they are. Though her moods can drive them crazy, they are patient and sweet with her. On her birthday she scarcely touched the floor all day as they twirled with her in the kitchen and carried her on their shoulders.

Five, six or seven– she’s always been the luckiest girl in the world.

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January 24, 2011

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11 Comments

  1. dalene

    January 24, 2011

    Happy Birthday to sweet, sweet Miss Mary!

  2. Tracy

    January 24, 2011

    Happy 7, Miss Mary. I cannot wait to see your party pictures..and when you are done with that Crewcuts dress, we would like to buy it.
    xoxo,
    tracy

  3. andrea

    January 24, 2011

    Oh gosh…and off to crewcuts I go, LOL. Mary is such a darling girl and oh so lucky. That last picture actually made me cry. Your family is beautiful.

  4. Kerri

    January 24, 2011

    Happy birthday to darling Mary. Seven is one of my favorite ages.

  5. Cath

    January 24, 2011

    Seven – a year to look forward to. She is beautiful Michelle. Seeing her with you, happily bouncing, her hand slipped in yours (right after your shoot) was delightful. xo

  6. Rachelle

    January 24, 2011

    I love her outfit and all the wonderful photos on the white stairs! She is so lucky to have all those doting brothers!

  7. Darlene Young

    January 24, 2011

    What a gorgeous crew. And I’m assuming you made that gorgeous cake, too?

  8. Linn

    January 24, 2011

    Happy Birthday darling Mary! You are beautiful in every way!

  9. Tifani

    January 25, 2011

    Miss Mary, we wish you the warmest of birthday wishes. Miss Annie welcomes you to the “fun” age. She says now people will stop treating you like a kid. 😉

  10. Naomi

    January 25, 2011

    these pictures are just gorgeous! happy birthday sweet cherub xx

  11. e miller photography-Salem Oregon Photography

    January 25, 2011

    7! say it isn’t so! how can that be?!? Happy Birthday Miss Mary! I love your location!

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