It's heaven to be SEVEN!

Yep, he did it. He up and had a birthday. Seven years old. I can't believe it! Seven years ago today my little boy was born, and in two days it will mark seven years of motherhood for me. I've now been a mother as long as I was married and childless. Now, that's a milestone!

Dallin wanted a soccer field cake. It was much less work than Sariah's castle, but I was still up till 2:00 am. I don't think I want to see another bag of frosting for a very long time! The "You go boy!" was Dallin's request after he saw it on another cake. I love the little soccer player I fashioned out of gum paste. The goals, made from plastic needlepoint canvas, were sewn together with a needle and thread. (Hey, it worked!)

The real birthday gift hasn't arrived yet, but it will be coming in a few weeks in the form of a dog. Dallin has one picked out, of course. Whether that's the dog that comes home with us remains to be seen.

But a real Jazz jersey (with Deron Williams' name on the back) made a great consolation prize!

Blowing out the candles. All seven of them. (Sniff.)