Seven years ago I was in the hospital ...

in pretty painful labour awaiting the birth of our beautiful baby girl, Kristina Alicia.

She was born by emergency c-section a few hours later at 2:10 am after the dr. broke my water and her heart rate plummeted. Thankfully she was born healthy - 21 1/2 inches long, 8lbs 10oz.

I can't believe she will be 7 years old already tomorrow! Where have those years gone?

We went to my parents house today to celebrate hers, mine (March 17th), and my neice's birthday (March 18th) as well as Easter and she got lots of new stuff - a Bratz doll, a Barbie, a Polly Pocket, and a Webkinz. Plus she went out for lunch and shopping with Oma (my mom) the other day and was SPOILED with TWO new dresses, a pair of shoes, two pairs of pantyhose, and a new purse! I was also spoiled tonight with the new Celine Dion CD, a pair of pj's, a book, and a gift card to a ladies clothing store.

I just wrapped all Kristina's gifts and I am thankful I bought it ages ago - a whole bunch of princess decor for her room to match her bedroom set (a new lamp, Sing-a-long DVD, picture frame, piggy bank, a pillow, a garbage can, a storage container, a "snow/glitter" globe, and a birthday girl crown) - I got it for a great deal - only $60 at the swap meet (and it's all in brand new shape), as well as 10 new Amelia Bedelia books that I picked up for 50c each at the same swap meet.

Hoping to post up some pics tomorrow of my SEVEN YEAR OLD!

Happy Birthday Princess :)