Esther celebrated her birthday 4 times this year!  All the cakes/desserts were different too!

It started on the 20th with the Ireland Grandparents & Uncle Brad, Aunty Megan & Owen.  She ate ice-cream at every meal!

Then we were off to MN for wedding, meeting the newest cousin and celebrating Esther’s 9th birthday!   She wanted to sled on her actually birthday so we gathered the extended family and found the biggest hill around!

After sledding, we headed to the Wharram’s for a pizza party with the Barrus’ Grandparents, Uncle Mike, Aunt Tricia, Aunt Nancy, Uncle Tim, Lucas, and of course the Wharram family!  (Way to much pizza!  So glad Uncle Mike didn’t let that go to waste 🙂

Later on Esther’s Birthday we went to celebrate a marriage.  The bride is a childhood friend of mine!  So thankful Esther didn’t mind attending a wedding on her birthday!

After the wedding we took Esther to her favorite restaurant, Olive Garden!  She loves the Zuppa soup there!

The next day we headed over to Uncle Tim and Aunt Kaley’s house.  She got to hold Nolan and loved every minute of it!  They bought her a cake and had a lot of fun with the candles!

My first born daughter, I can’t believe you turned 9.  You have learned so much these 9 years.  I love watching you create art, play the piano, swim, kayak, gymnastic, and most importantly grow in your love for Jesus.  I’m proud to be called your Mom and honored God would allow me to be your Mother.  Love you and can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you!

-Love Mom