{9 and a Half}

my oldest, the little one who made me a mommy is 9 and a half.
seriously how can that be?
do you know what the means....10 is right around the corner!
two full hands...double digits.....a big girl room re-do.
all things i'm just not ready for!:)

i love this girl like crazy.
i can really see myself in her.
thank goodness she has some of my good qualities to go along with those other kind.:)

this pictures says so much.
aubrey looks up to her and wants to be with her all the time.
they love to play riley's the mommy.
aubrey will whine "mommy mommy" and i'm like "yes" and riley is "no that's me mom"!

daddy made her favorite dinner tonight.
steak with bearnaise sauce and baked potatoes.
she is our best eater by far.
will try most anything and usually likes it!:)

this years requested dessert was angel food cake and homemade strawberry sauce

this little sister loves her like crazy too.
although with only 19 months between them, sometimes it's not quite as obvious!:)

thank you riley for bringing a smile to our hearts every single day.

you are such a wonderful blessing.

and we love you dearly.


the book this year was...

a perfect new series for my mystery loving girl.
received a day late because amazon was a bit behind
or mommy was...depending on how you look at it!:)

happy 9 and a half day riley

we love you!

8 and a half

{thankful for}
1. riley
2. books to loose ourselves in
3. daughters who are best friends
4. a laundry room
5. quiet mornings

have a happy day,

cindy