Maggie turned 9!

 Maggie's birthday fell on a very busy Tuesday this year. So as a family we took a time out the Saturday before and spent quality time together celebrating Maggie! We started off at Build A Bear. No matter how old a person is you can always find something special there! I neglected to get a picture of all the new friends we acquired from that store! Then it was off to Justice for a little shopping, Maggie was able to pick out a shirt of her liking. Then is was time for pizza and fun. We have not been to our arcade pizza place in a LONG time so the kids had a great time playing all the games and relaxing. They really do like each other and traveled pretty much like a four pack the entire afternoon/evening. They always checked in with Maggie to make sure she was happy and getting to do what she wanted, very nice to witness(unprompted by us, too!)

 Tuesday was the BIG birthday so we hurried supper in between other things and then also rushed presents during another break.  Cake was also done on the fly! Maggie's cake request was "I want a splatter cake, just a messy birthday, cuz that is how I am and I like it!" Well Pete once again created exactly what was asked.

 The more the pieces to the present the better and top left was definitely the favorite gift of the night, Easy Bake is always a smile maker as well.

Maggie requested a mixed up cake so she and Pete put food coloring in the mix and tada! a messy, mixed up cake - she LOVED it!
Happy Birthday sweet girl! you have a heart of gold and a honest, sincere love that we are fortunate enough to enjoy!! Love you dearly!