It seems like yesterday we were waiting on Ivy’s arrival and this year is the last year she will be in the single digit. She will be half way to 18 which is the legal age where she is considered an adult. It does not seem possible that she is this big; time is so quick. Our little girl is growing into a beautiful young lady. Lord, may you guide and lead her all the days of her life. Teach us how to be the momma and dad she needs us to be and share the love you give us with her so she will grow to know you as her Lord and Savior too.
Ivy had to go to school on her birthday but mommy was up early to make sure her birthday breakfast order was prepared per her request. We got to enjoy a family breakfast and Ivy opened up gifts before the 7:15 drop off. Mimi came over that morning to help prep dinner then we checked the girls out just before lunch so they could have a special birthday lunch and fund afternoon. Grandpa and Deedee arrived at our house not long after we got back from picking up lunch too. Of course, Ivy wanted to open her gifts as soon as lunch was over. Love to see her enthusiasm opening surprises. As soon as she was done, Leia and the birthday girl was off to play. Mimi picked up Sara and Katie who joined in on the fun once they got out of school too. We all hung around the house the rest of the day simply enjoying the day together. Mark arrived when he got off as we were pulling dinner out of the oven. We all enjoyed dinner and dessert before Stacy finally made it from work just in time for the kids to do the piñata. It was getting late for a school night so Mimi and the Rhoads headed home. After baths there was just enough time for two quick games of Jenga (Ivy’s request) before the girls headed to bed and Ivy’s day of celebration came to an end.
A few of Ivy’s current favorites:
Favorite thing to do … ride horses
Favorite subject in school … mathBars
Favorite place to go out to eat … J&C Seafood
Favorite color … red and blue
Favorite song … “Before you Go” by Lewis Capaldi
Dream destination … Hawaii
Leia and mommy decorated while daddy and Ivy played fortnight the night before her birthday. Ivy loved playing with daddy and discovering her decorations. Love her zest for life and joyful spirit
As we tucked her in we took our last selfie with our 8 year old and picture of her holding up 8; she is so excited to be turning 9
Birthday morning
Breakfast to order with a candle to wish … we hope you birthday wish comes true
Right after breakfast Ivy wanted to open presents
Ivy got her 9 gifts for 9 years
technically there was 10 gifts since Leia and Ivy shared one too
School then lunch and opening gifts from Mimi, Deedee & Grandpa
Dance party on the hoverboard
Birthday girl with the best Mimi, Deedee, and grandpa in the world
Buddy joined in the celebration too
Not sure how Ivy got them to hold this sign but she did
Fun times with cousins when they arrived
Yummy birthday dinner
Thank you Deedee for making her cake
Singing happy birthday
Piñata fun to end the day of celebration
