Sometimes little brothers are like cats

 

First day of soccer

The girls are more enthusiastic than they look-- apparently the sun was too bright. Coming soon: pictures of them in their jerseys.
 

 

 

 

Finally

Due to a household outbreak of a Norovirus, my official birthday cake was 17 days late. Luckily, this meant I got to share it with Martha and Reyes, Susanna and Jacob, and Faith.  You will notice how nicely it coordinates with my cupcakes. :)
 

 

 

 

 

 

Cell Mates

 

 

When I turned 9, Mommy and Daddy finally allowed me to read Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I checked it out of the school library that very day and dug in. I finished in 6 days and got a perfect 100% on the AR test, which impressed everyone so much that the principal called Mommy at work to tell her about it, which nearly scared her to death.  I keep insisting that the book is not scary and I should be allowed to read the next one. What do you think?
 

Isabel's Ninth Birthday

I took flower cupcakes to school to share with my class. I chose the fancy wrappers and Mommy designed the rest to match.



 

My teacher and me as the class prepares to sing "Happy Birthday."


 

 

 

Passing out the cupcakes with my helper.



 

Later that night-- presents!




 

Madeline got me some American Girl books to match the theme of my family birthday celebration.




 

Madeline is impressed by the bead kit Uncle Kevin sent.









 

I am ecstatic over the opportunity to make more American Girl themed crafts-- thanks Dan and Nikki!



 

 

 

Isabel's Ninth Birthday (!!)

I took flower cupcakes to school to share with my class. I chose the fancy wrappers and Mommy designed the rest to match.
 

My teacher and me as the class prepares to sing "Happy Birthday."

 

Passing out the cupcakes with my helper.

 

Later that night-- presents!

 

Madeline got me some American Girl books to match the theme of my family birthday celebration.

Madeline is impressed by the bead kit Uncle Kevin sent.

 

I am ecstatic over the opportunity to make more American Girl themed crafts-- thanks Dan and Nikki!

 

 

I was initially puzzled, but later thrilled at the nightgown Nana made for me.