J.D.'s 9th Birthday....

9 is such a hard year for me.  8 is such an exciting age and their baptism is always so special but they just kinda stay put in mind at age 8.   When they turn 9, it sounds so big, not a little boy anymore.  It's like they have graduated from their little childhood years and are starting their big childhood years.  It's silly I know but 8 just sounds better....like they are still my babies.  So it takes me about 6 months to really come to grips with the fact that they are 9 and I finally quit telling people that they are 8.

J.D. had a great birthday.  He invited some friends to the Jump Zone (which is a huge place with trampolines everywhere).  Then we went for pizza.  Such cute friends.

 And of course they all thought they were Michael Jordan!

 Abi and her friend Saige had fun practicing their flips and jumps!

It was pretty much a Miami Heat birthday for this boy.

I can't decide if Abi is stealing a birthday kiss or helping him blow out the candles....as if he needed help.

Happy Birthday little bud!  Thanks for your big bright contagious smile!  It's one of your best traits and lights up our world.  You are one amazing little guy and we love you to the moon and back!

Oh and he graduated from his Wolf Scouts.  I have been his leader and have had so much fun and will be sad to see him move on to the next group.   If you are wondering why these scouts are playing with a doll, it was a favor for the other scout leader.  It's a long story, but basically this little doll (her grandma's doll) has it's own blog and everywhere this little doll goes, it gets it picture taken and put on this blog.

 Ooo la la!!!

And here are the boys with Valentines for their moms!  Ya we are pretty much the best scout leaders....like EVER!