Madeleine's Birthday

It's hard to believe that Madeleine turned 9 this month! I'll have to do an entirely different post on what she's up to at 9, but for now I want to remember all about her special day!

 

We actually had a friend party at the end of the school year at the skating rink before everyone scattered for the summer. So, we had a big fun day planned for our family on her actual birthday.

 

She woke up to a birthday sign and lots of pink balloons! 

We let her open two gifts that morning before we headed out. She got a new outfit to wear that day & some sunglasses.

Our first stop that day was Krispy Kreme for breakfast! Yum!

After all that sugar it was time for some fun! We started out with putt-putt. It was early and we had the place pretty much to ourselves. We timed it right and beat the heat on this hot july day.

Then we walked next door to fast lanes and went bowling! They have been dying to go bowling for awhile now and this was such fun! Matt & I played too and we had a great time cheering each other on.

After bowling, we had to run by and pick up Madeleine's cake then dropped it off and home and grabbed a quick lunch. Then we headed over to the skating rink. Madeleine & I skated most of the time. Harrison & Charlotte got tired of it quickly, but Matt kept them entertained with video games. :)

We had dinner out -- Madeleine's choice -- at one of our favorite Mexican spots. Mimi & Grandad & Sugar, Stewart & Comac joined us there and then we all headed back to our house for cake and presents!

Madeleine was so easy to buy for this year -- she got lots of new earrings, books, Lego Friends, and American Girl stuff.

Her big gift this year was gymnastic lessons which she'll be starting once school starts -- she was beyond excited at this! She's been dying to take lessons for awhile now, but with Art Club and Softball, we didn't want to overcommit her and keep her too busy. But, it looks like now it going to be a good time.

She said she had the best birthday ever which made me smile. I always like to make their day special by doing what they love and making this one day all about them. I am so thankful for my sweet girl and every memory that I have from the past 9 years with her! Happy birthday to the little girl that made me a mommy! I am so thankful that I have you!