Natalie is Nine

Finally am taking the time to write about our first born's 9th birhday.  She had a lovely weekend. 

She had a few friends over to Studio You pottery to celebrate.  It all got off to a good start and everyone was painting nicely and talking about movies (Prom), music and jokes.   The volume in our lil studio room in the back started to increase rapidly and soon the painting part was over.  We brought out the first course, watermellon, and everyone started getting a little more wiggly and mobile.  Abby was doing skits, Nicolette was on the floor half the time, and five year old Charlotte and I spent some time in the hall because it was entirely too loud in the room for her.  Eventually though, she joined in.  Quiet Lily told me that she was laughing so hard her stomach hurt.  I don't think I've ever seen our Natalie laugh so hard in her life.  Red faces everywhere and lots of smiles.  We ate pizza and had cupcakes and the nice lady running the place told me that if there had been actual customers outside of the party, she would have told us to pipe down.  Successful, loud party with the friends.

And just like that, at 5:24 am the next morning, you are NINE!
The next day Natalie had a morning soccer game where she scored TWO goals.  Later, her Aunties Missy, Uncles Troy and Greg and cousins Madilyn, Olivia and Jillian came over to party.  We talked and laughed and played and, as always, had a great time.

We love you birthday girl.  Happy, Happy Ninth!!  XOXO.