It began with a family trip to the local bike shop! Lauren got to pick out her new bike and we got to make sure it fit her right! She loves her new bike and took the hand brakes rather quickly! It has been to watch her ride it!
A couple days later we were off to the Jonas Brothers concert to celebrate her birthday with family and friends! This is a picture of Lauren and her friend Connor! The Pepsi center was great, they even decorated the suite for our little celebration and helped make it special (thanks Jeannie!!)
On her Actual birthday we bought a cake, made spaghetti and opened gifts from us and from Grandma Mary! Grandma Mary sent Lauren a shopping spree in a box! It was SO much fun to watch Lauren opening all the gift cards - she was so full of smiles! What a fantastic present! She also got a "decorate your own t-shirt" from Grandma Mary and I am sure she is going to LOVE making that!
"he" and I got Lauren some new Lego's and the Nellie doll! Nellie is a pretty doll - Lauren enjoys having her to add to her collection!
After gifts we had cake! Carrot Cake - at Lauren's request! Yum!
THEN - A couple of evenings later we celebrated with some fireworks on the back patio (legal ones) - we were going to do these the evening of her actual birthday but life and weather got in the way! Lauren organized them all for daddy and we all enjoyed watching!!
On to July 4th, almost a full week after her birthday we gathered for a family picnic of sorts at Uncle Brad and Aunt Anna's house! Here Lauren was greeted with gifts from her Aunt and Uncle and Grams and Gramps! 
The above Eiffel tower set was a highlight for Lauren! She even gave Grams "extra thanks" which is highly unusual for Lauren! 
all in all I think Lauren had a wonderful birthday! And we all had a great time celebrating with her over and over and over again! And I mean that!
THEN - A couple of evenings later we celebrated with some fireworks on the back patio (legal ones) - we were going to do these the evening of her actual birthday but life and weather got in the way! Lauren organized them all for daddy and we all enjoyed watching!! On to July 4th, almost a full week after her birthday we gathered for a family picnic of sorts at Uncle Brad and Aunt Anna's house! Here Lauren was greeted with gifts from her Aunt and Uncle and Grams and Gramps!The above Eiffel tower set was a highlight for Lauren! She even gave Grams "extra thanks" which is highly unusual for Lauren!Then we had cake! Grams bought us all a cake! We don't get together for every ones birthday and since most of ours in the summer this was a fun way to celebrate!
The cake photos are courtesy of "him" because I was bit out of commission at this point - more on this fabulous story another day!
all in all I think Lauren had a wonderful birthday! And we all had a great time celebrating with her over and over and over again! And I mean that! Happy 9th Birthday Lauren.
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I can't wait to see the Eiffel Tower built - how cool! What a fantastic 9th birthday! Lots of summer celebrations - you are busy. Hope you're ok.
Wow, those are some awesome Legos! She is going to have plenty to keep her busy the rest of summer. Sounds like she had a fabulous birthday over and over again.
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Wow, what a fantastic birthday! Wow, the last year in the single digits. I know what you mean when you say "stop growing up now"!
Wow she had an awesome birthday!! I love all of the legos and the shopping spree such a great idea! I hope you are okay! Such an awesome bike!
Looks like an awesome birthday, as you said over and over it went. Ya'll are going to have it hard trying to top it at 10, 13 and 16..........watch out!
Happy Lego building.
Looks like a wonderful birthday for a wonderful girl. HB to Lauren, can't believe she is already 9!!!
What a celebration! I tell you - that's how we should all celebrate. she looks so happy! That's awesome.
What fun! And one more (small) celebration, we have our gifts for you both too. But, who knows when we'll get it to you, cuz walking down the street is just too hard. LOL
Awwwww, Happy Belated Birthday, Lauren!
(What great shots, Terra!)
Looks like Lauren had a great birthday! Love the bike.
I think my oldest son would become Lauren's very best friend for a chance to help build that eiffel tower - wow!
Looks like you guys had a great celebration!
Your last line is just perfect. :) That eiffel tower kit is amazing - hope my girls are into legos at her age because those were great gifts!
We talked about the Eiffel tower didn't we? I LOVE IT! I don't know if Boo will ever get it, but it is fabulous!
So glad that Lauren had a wonderful extended birthday!!
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