My leopard print loving girl is 9!!

I can’t believe it.

Started off the week with some school crafts. Haha. Third child.

Also went to see our little baby BFF’s theater performance!

And then it was the birthday prep!! This is my FAVORITE thing to do for my kids. My love language is gift giving!

Emilia requested my s’mores cookies for her class treat.

Eddie fills her whole bedroom with balloons the morning of her birthday. She loves it.

The happiest sweetest girl!!

Who is most excited for all of her BOOKS.

She is definitely more of a fantasy reader. And still loves anything with animals!!

Love it.

At school, they have a therapy dog program and all the kids LOVE it. It happened to fall on her birthday, making it the best day ever!

A birthday brother hug.

Had to go to tennis later for Jordan!

Max was leaving for a hockey tournament first thing Thursday morning, so I made the traditional pumpkin muffins!

Game time!!

While they were at the game, I was doing birthday prep at home.

Lots of early games this tournament.

I wish I was there!!

We had a party for Emilia on Saturday!

Obsessed with her.

I wish I could explain how wonderful and kind she is!! She just has the sweetest soul and is so genuine. I am so lucky!!

Playing hard all weekend!

They made it to the championship game!

Cousin love.

Cutest.

Funfetti cake inside!

Max’s tournament was in DC, so they did some sightseeing post game on Saturday!

Cutest!

He had such a blast.

At home we all fought over baby Noah!

This little chunk of love.

And then it was time for the championship game!!!

And they WON!! Tournament champs!!

I made them spaghetti and salad and garlic sourdough when they got home. Then I promptly put the pasta ON the bread. Yum.