Happy Birthday to Katharine

Katharine turned 10 today.

Do we need to start calling her a young woman now?

Whatever we call her, it doesn't change the fact that we love her and are so proud of her.

Ten candles on the cake.

They weren't sure what flavor it was when they picked it out, and it turned out to be an amazing vanilla.

Katharine got a bike, a Monster High Doll, and an Aragorn and Arwen doll (from LOTR).

Katharine Facts:

Katharine says grace at every meal.

Katharine is super passionate about dance, and goes to classes and rehearsals 6 days a week.

Katharine is a big reader, and is currently finishing up the Eragon book trilogy.

The only meat that Katharine eats is hot dogs and chicken nuggets.

Katharine loves to build Legos (especially 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Harry Potter' sets).

Katharine is obsessed with 'Monster High' dolls.

Katharine loves to draw, and is beginning to learn a lot more about human proportions and anatomy.

Katharine has already seen 'The Hobbit' two times.

Katharine will sometimes watch 'Project Runway' and 'The Amazing Race' with us.

Katharine has a nervous habit of rubbing her fingers together.

Katharine does not like cheese, unless melted on pizza or in quesadillas.

Katharine loves to play Scrabble.

Katharine loves home schooling, favoring literature and history over math.

Katharine loves her brothers and sisters (at least when Keira is not rummaging through her room).

Katharine chose pizza for her birthday meal.

Katharine also likes to eat waffles, strawberries, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Katharine's favorite singer is Ingrid Michaelson.

Katharine has started volunteering in Kassidy's Sunday School room to help with the kids.

Katharine, like her Mom, does not like cold temperatures.