It's been three years since I
complained publicly about it, but she went ahead and did it again, like she does every year; the nerve.
This cutie-turning-beauty made the jump over into 9-year-oldness two Tuesdays ago with her usual gusto and determination; apparently, she has long possessed a slightly rebellious streak:
But when you've always been that cute, really--who's going to argue with you?
*shrugs shoulders*
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Oh, dear.
♥ I miss this baby. ♥ |
This year has served me many reminders of time marching on; I learn a little more each day about simply embracing it, and trusting that there is just as much goodness and joy for us in the future as there has been for us in the past.
Since celebrating Malia's last birthday as a Single-Digiteer, we've celebrated a few more in this family:
Husband kicked off his last year as a 30-something on the 23rd:
And
Sister moves into her second year as a 30-something tomorrow!
Yep--it's the fall birthday season for this 'ohana once again;
bring on the stretchy pants.
{All for now!}