Emily is 9!

Emily had a fun birthday! It was a busy day filled with school, a softball game (which we won!), and the birthday celebration. Emily opened Judy and Jerry's card before school. She received a little bird themed coloring book of stained glass pages. Zoe and Emily spent some time coloring in their books before leaving for school.

After school was a bit crazy as we got ready for the softball game and ate dinner before we left. Emily did manage to try out her new bike that we bought her and she opened her presents from her friend, Daisy. She received a Leapfrog Crammer and another game that hooks up to the computer. Fun! We need to lower her seat on her bike and then I think she'll enjoy riding it more.

Emily and her good friend, Tessa both have the same birthday and they both play on the same softball team! We had fun singing Happy Birthday to each of them as they were up to bat during the game. It was so much fun! Emily got hit with the ball in the foot, so she went to first base. She was able to score a run for our team. :-) Matt and the younger kids came to the game, as well as my parents and Victoria. I must say that the games are much more fun to be at as a coach than as a spectator. They tend to drag on, and we only play 3 innings!

After the game, we all came home to watch Emily open her presents. She was all smiles at this point. :-)

Matching outfits!
Emily has started a new tradition for herself. Ice cream cake!



We enjoyed celebrating your birthday with you, Emily! Enjoy being 9...your last year in the single digits!