Lorelei Turns Nine

Because you usually forget to open presents on your birthday
...she made sure to make a list of what to do that morning! ;)
No idea where she gets this list-making stuff...

Lorelei's birthday was quite the combo this year because it was the same day as the parties. We debated for quite a while about having the party on her actual birthday, but it was the best day for everyone and Lorelei had no qualms about it messing with our usual birthday plans.

This year she chose saltwater taffy for her school treat.
I am totally on board with this becoming a yearly tradition! ;)

We started the morning bright and earlier than usual because the kids were sooooo excited. She opened gifts and then had breakfast in bed. This year we had powdered donuts. She was over-the-moon excited because she got all the gifts she wanted and more! (This is because she really only asked for two things! These two requests were a Kindle and mermaid fin. She assumed she would only get one because she didn't know Grandma and Grandpa would send a Kindle!)

The puppy toy is from Makin. If this girl plays pretend, it is to be a puppy. So, we shouldn't be surprised that is what she would want as a gift. He also got her a book. This was the first year they discussed getting each other gifts, which they purchased for each other with their own money. Made my heart happy.

Before we knew it it was party time. :) (Previous post...)

When the last guests left we had to head straight to the pool so she could try out her mermaid fin. This was a great way for her to unwind after the excitement of the day and get some special time with mom in the pool.

Side note on the mermaid fin: It is awesome! She swims like a pro with it and absolutely loves it!

Then she and Makin got to open their gifts from Nana and Aunt Heather before her traditional favorite supper of...you guessed it! Spaghetti!!! :)






Then she had her third cupcake of the day, because, why not right!? What else are you supposed to do when you have two parties on your birthday!? :)

Happy Birthday to our sweet 9 year old!