The Bird Turns 7!

Sophi decided she wanted to stay at a hotel this year for her birthday instead of having a family party. So, the four of us checked into the Sheraton just as a "Snow Blister" (as the girls call it) rolled into the Twin Cities.

Next to the pool there was even a little playhouse that the girls made good use of.

We started with a 2 1/2 hour swim... (We had the place to ourselves - we only saw two other families in the hotel for our entire stay).

Dad and Sophi relax in the whirlpool.

Signe tries out her new tube.

Mom gets in on the fun!

Dad impresses us with his "Cannonball" skills!

Sophi floats in her new tube.

We take a break from the pool for presents, pizza and cupcakes!

She was so excited (just what she wanted) a 2-wheel scooter from Grandma and Grandpa.

Cupcake time!

Make a wish...

Blow out the candles...

Grandma and Grandpa joined in on the action for dinner, cake and a little hot tubing.

Signe was saving some sprinkles for later!

Sophi loved the mound of frosting.

The four of us had a blast - - - I think that we will make this a Birthday tradition!