Libby celebrates her 8th birthday early!

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Libby found a picture of a cake that she wanted to duplicate for her party. She did a great job!

The bears have life preservers as well as one just finished burying another bear in the sand. Libby used frosting to put bathing suits on the little bears. The process of creating is so much fun for her :)

This is Libby's favorite pool, the "cave pool" as she calls it. A nice sister in our ward allowed us to use her pool for the party. Way to go Suzi!

She even let us use her pool toys!

This is so sweet! Big brother is helping little brother. These are 2 of Libby's cousins.

Libby's true birthday is November 28, but she has always wanted a summer swim party. Dreams can come true! Thank you friends and family for making one little girl's dream come true.

Libby's birthday: presents and shopping

Planning out a dress for her baby doll.

Angels blanket, "nuudles" that stick together when moistened, and "kitty in your pocket" - cats that clip on your ear lobes

Fur wrap, tiger webkinz, Barbie skateboard, material, coloring poster

Water baby and tub. She fills the doll with warm water for a "real" baby feel. Notice the new MLP jumper. Thanks to the Loveridge granparents for shoes and tights to match this dress and others.

Turning 7 has lasted several weeks for Libby. I wrote about the Loveridge family party. She also had a princess party with her mom and family: castle cake and throne included. Libby went out to eat and to the movies with her maternal grandparents. Finally, she went on a shopping spree with myself and Lee. One thing this girl can do is spend money, thankfully she is also generous. She spent some of her money on Gavin, Jillian, and Brooke. Some family members gave her money, which she spent on material for some sewing projects and a skateboard that transforms into a scooter. She also received a Hannah Montana backstage and the Troy "Barbie" doll from HSM and more Polly pockets. This girl is set! Thanks to all of you.

Note of interest: We stopped at a second hand store to shop. Libby found a toy similar to one we had broken on Thanksgiving: "sky dancer". I wondered why I hadn't seen them in stores lately? They have been recalled it turns out! So I see that people are trying to make more money off of them on e-bay and amazon. You pull the string, the wings open up like a helicopter. I can only imagine the potential hazards, can't you? We loved our 1st bubble making sky dancer for several years, now Libby bought this rolling one. It should be labeled "Use at your own risk"