I met her when she was one week old, wasn’t it just yesterday?

I remember the day my sister and brother-in-law called to tell me I was going to be an aunt! The wheels started turning, all the things I wanted to do and what I would have to do!

Halloween costumes, spoiling, giggling, airplane rides, cuddling, playing, playing dressup, movies, school plays and so much more! I could not wait!

EJS has not disappointed. She is an amazing, smart, talented, funny, goofy, athletic, inquisitive, silly girl.

Every time I see her, it’s huge hugs, she still runs and jumps into my arms, how much longer will I be able to pick her up? Forever I hope!

Every year she has some great ideas for her birthday parties, she never disappoints. She makes friends wherever goes.

She went from having everything done for her to “momma do it” to “I do it!”. She is timid in some areas and fearless in others. She’s tried just about everything…swimming, skiing, acting, dancing, karate, cello, soccer, softball, just to name a few.

She is a great big sister to MGS, she makes her parents very proud in so many ways, makes her Papa laugh and still holds my hand walking down the street.

Today she turned nine! Wow! We had a party over the weekend, got to hang out, play games and today, I got to be her guest at school to read to her class, was I over the moon or what! That’s the way to celebrate!

As she says, last birthday before the double digits…every day is something new, I cannot wait to see what is coming next!

Happy nineth birthday EJS, I love you very much!