Taylor is 9

I can hardly believe that our Taylor Debra is 9! 9 years ago this beautiful little girl made me a mother for the first time. For her birthday me and Easton meet her for lunch at her school. Then we went to Pei Wei for dinner that night (her choice), opened presents, had cake and then I surprised Tay with tickets to see Wicked for her first time that night. I worried that she wouldn't be into the whole time. But she was. She loved it and so did I.
9 things we love about Taylor
1. She always has a smile on her face. She is a pretty happy kid.
2. She is able to let things just roll off her back. She can come home tell me about the horrible day she had at school and within the next 2 minutes she's as happy as can be either off to find someone to play with or leading her brothers in some sort of game or activity.
3. She is very social. And has friends of all ages. Really she can play with just about anyone and have a good time.
4. She is senitive to other people's feelings and hates to see anyone hurt or left out. At running club a couple of weeks ago, Chase told me that he watched Taylor stop running her laps to go and help a little girl who had tripped while running. She is aware of people around her and is always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.
5. She sets such a good tone in our home. She hates contention and is our little peacemaker.
6. She is secure with who she is and what she believes. And she stands up for what she knows is right.
7. She lets her little brothers follow her and her friends around. I have never once heard her complain about having any of the boys with her and her friends. As a mom I so appreciate this about her.
8. She is very patient. On road trips or movie nights, her brothers are always laying all over her and you will never hear her complain about it.
9. She's dependable. She helps me out so much and I don't know what I would do without her.
At age 9 Here are 9 things Taylor loves
1. She loves to draw
2. She loves salad. Whenever we go out to eat this is what she orders.
3. She loves music. She loves to sing and write songs.
4. She loves Math and anything to do with numbers.
5. She loves to pick her own clothes. She is really quite the little fashion diva. I bought her a ferdora recently and when I did I told her when are you going to wear this?? Little did I know she wears it almost every day! And although it drives me a little crazy, if I let her she would change her clothes at least 3 times a day. She loves putting outfits together.
6. She loves to ride her bike and play with her friends.
7. She loves going to school and learning.
8. She loves gymnastics and tumbling, floor being her very favorite.
9. She loves to read. She just finished reading the 4th Harry Potter book and is about to start the fifth.

The day before her birthday, Chase came home from school with this adorable birthday crown that he made all by himself and several birthday cards, that he had his friends at school make for her. Chase loves her so much. They are so lucky to have one another and I'm so grateful for their bond.


Birthday Balloons

Birthday lunch at school


Me and Taylor at Wicked waiting to go in.

Birthday cake

Opening presents. The boys seriously can't get enough of her. Really this picture says it all. If she is around this is pretty much the way it is. There hoovered around waiting for her to decide what they are going to do.

We love you Taylor! Seriously can't believe that you are 9! Slow down girlie, you are growing up way too fast.