9 years old

hard to believe my little lia is 9!

we had 2 birthday parties this year--

1 on her actual birthday that included gram and pop

as well as all of her favorites---

sweet and sour meatballs, green bean casserole,

strawberry salad, dinner rolls, and 

chocolate cupcakes and vanilla ice cream 

then, a couple days later we headed to the roller skating rink

she invited 6 little friends 

and

they

had

a

blast 

sofie invited a friend as well

and we welcomed the families of the girls to join us too

was quite a partee! 

out of those 6 girls--

she has known 2 since birth 

2 since kindergarten

1 since preschool

and 1 is a new friend from homeschool

this guy was so funny!

it was his first time roller skating

and he wasn't very good at all when we started out

held sam's hand for a long time and fell down a ton 

but, he kept with it and by the end

he was skating all around

and turning circles 

what a fun week celebrating our special girl!
she continues to be filled to the brim with compassion and generosity!
always willing to give when there is a need!
volunteers weekly at the nursing home and LOVES it!
such a huge helper to me!
a friend to the friendless without even trying!
prays for the opportunity to go on another mission trip!
god has big, big, huge plans for this little girl!
i just know it!!