Mom Hopkins researched the meaning behind the name "Delaney"...the significance being "offspring of the challenger" or "angel from heaven." She wrote in Laney's birthday card that: "Rebellion does not have to be part of your life. By putting your faith in God, instead of going your own way you can live a life that honors God and blesses others. You can be God's messenger or "angel from heaven."
Well, this earth angel got to do pretty much whatever she wanted on her special day.
She asked for hot chocolate with whipped cream and chocolate chips and that's what she got!
Her grammy also created a lovely birthday creation of a toy shark surrounded by cupcakes topped with white frosting and rainbow sprinkles...on a blue platter like the ocean and "goldfish" crackers swimming all around.
Of course her celebration was not complete without a birthday hug from her baby cousin, Brielle.
Shark was definitely the theme of this birthday. Laney got a shark poster made by her own father--didn't Jeff do a great job? She also got a shark tote bag, shark books, & a shark DVD documentary.
Her grammy and grandpa spoiled her with tons of gifts...two cool new outfits, a shark necklace, and countless books!
Of course, in the Hopkins family no celebration is complete without singing hymns! Jeff snapped this unflattering photo but it captured a moment. Laney chose to sing "Silent Night" even though we're entering spring!
Delaney is happily listening to her new MP3 player, which Mom Hopkins called the shock of the evening that Jeff would buy it for her! But she's been such a good girl this year and developing so fast into a young lady.
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