My Little Lady, Not So Little!

Happy Birthday to my Little Lady (a day late!). It's hard to believe she's 9 already, and in some ways, it's hard to believe she's not 13. I'm glad she's still my little girl. She loves to just play and hang out. But sometimes I see the inner teen peek out--some moodiness, dressing older (check out those earrings!) and wanting to hang out with the adults. I'm excited to see who she grows in to, but want her to stay my little girl forever.

Yesterday Dave took the kids mini golfing and then out to Buffalo Wild Wings. Then, I got home and we headed to the school Meet and Greet to drop off school supplies, and over to the Mineshaft, a restaurant with game room. Abby got a birthday smoothie, which she seemed to enjoy!

As did the boys!

A week ago we did Abby's "real" party, taking three of her friends to Six Flags with us. Reagan, Holly and Taylor truly couldn't have been better company. I am so proud of the friends that Abby has chosen. When we got there in the morning, it was pouring. And not just pouring, but lightening. Which means... not only did we get wet, they also didn't have any rides going because of lightening in the area. So, after a little bit, we left the park and went to nearby McDonalds. Not a word of complaint that they were wet and cold, or that we were going to "Kiddie Playland" McDonalds. Then, when it started to get better out, we went back. They still got a little wet, but the rides were working. Soon, it was beautiful and sunny, and the lines were super short because there were no people from the rain. Perfect! Some of them liked spinny rides, some of them liked roller coasters, but no matter what, they never complained. One would patiently wait with me while the others went on rides, if they had to sit with Nolan, they were fine with that, and some even took Max on some rides! They were great!

Troopers at McDonalds, posing with Ronald himself!

Max went on this ride by himself... and then got stuck! Because of the rain, they couldn't get the lap restraint open and we had to wait for maintenance to come. I'm glad he didn't freak out!

The people dryer--Felt SO good in the cold rain in the morning!

Taylor and Nolan before going on the big drop. The rest of us thought they were crazy!!

Nolan found the ride he'd like to buy in, oh, 10 years.

And that was that. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABBY! I love you more than you can imagine...