things that make {this} eleven year old

She starts with gluten-free pancakes and organic eggs.
When in season, fresh, organic strawberries are the perfect compliment.
Sometimes, books or legos beckon before she exits her room...
but they are no match when the smell of turkey bacon hits the air.

Her perfect day would be described as...
"sitting on the beach, under an umbrella, listening to the waves, reading a book, with Bella in her lap."  *giggle*

Or "snuggled in Daddy's recliner, next to a fireplace, with Bella, book and blanket."
*grin*

Other things that make this lil' lady...


American Girl dolls, bistro, book series {including mysteries}, paper-dolls, clothes, and accessories.
The Sound of Music.
The smell of lavender.  



Hazel eyes.  One half brown.
Piano.
Brain POP.
Peas, tostadas, and lasagna.
Browsing book stores.



Belle's library.
Abraham Lincoln.
Friends.
S'mores and cheesecake.
Birthdays celebrations.



Smoothie King dates.
Penguins and Owls.
Almost any bird will do.
60 and 70 degree temperatures.
Dark chocolate and raw almonds.



Braids.
Tap class.
Little Women.
Fancy dresses people used to wear.
History and Science.
Butterflies.
"Can I have a hug?"
And lots of them.
Geometry. 
NASA.
Space in general.
Tinkerbell.
Jasmine.
Purple.
Cats.  Especially Bella.  And her cute meow.
But purple cats would be 'plain creepy'.

Turquoise.
Fetch with Ruff Ruffman.
Time with Granny.
Painting.
Girl movie nights.
Tangled.  The movie.
Phineas and Ferb.
Sleeping with Mommy.
Swimming.
Playing in the water-hose.
Homeschool.
Uniform of pj's.
Kissing your mom whenever you like.



And last but not least...
No school on your birthday.

Oh... and she has a few dislikes, as well:  baby pink, justin bieber, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, unhealthy things {they taste so good but in my mind, i know they're gonna make me sick}, bella throwup, guns, camping {without electicity}, harry potter, bella's meow at 5:00 am outside bedroom door, hip-hop, the noise my sister makes with your throat, waking up early for gracie's dance competitions...

Her eleventh March twenty-nine was filled with books, paper-dolls, legos, Ruthie, a smoothie, and movies {Tinkerbell, Up, Little Women, and Wall-E} echoing in the background during play.  Just as she requested.  A perfect 11 year old birthday.