The birthday girl

Yesterday my sweet little girl turned 9 years old!  I can't believe it and have no idea where the time has gone, but it's true....she's 9!  We celebrated her special day yesterday with a party at a local pottery painting studio.  It was a lot of fun and everyone had a great time and painted some awesome pottery pieces. 

The girls are ready to paint

 Getting the rules of the studio

 The birthday artist hard at work

Lots of laughter and smiles

 Marina's finished project, before being put in the kiln

 Wish big, beautiful girl!

 Gifts!

Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes for Marina yesterday.  She had a great day, kept a big smile on her face all day and was still talking about how much fun she had at her party this morning!  Thanks, also, to my parents who were kind (and brave!) enough to help us out with the boys at the studio while we concentrated on keeping the girls on track! 

Marina, we wish for you a year of health and happiness, smiles and laughter, and lots and lots of love!  We love you to the moon and back!!