Turned 9 in '2009'!

Kallie did it. Without permission from her mother, she went and got another year older. Why? Why must these little ones grow up too fast? Can we please just freeze this moment in time forever? I probably won't say that when they're teenagers...but for now I wish time could just stand still.

So the festivities went as follows (in chronological order):

Friday (May 1st) we skipped out of work a little early (after a major chemical spill at the office courtesy of Syndey- but that is a WHOLE other story for another day...or not). At Kallie's request we packed up the car and headed for a 1 1/2 day, 1 night mini get-a-way to St. George! I must admit we were all ready for a fun change of scenery.

Here is Kallie opening her present that Grandma Patti & Grandpa Charlie mailed her. She was too excited to wait until her birthday and grandma gave in and told her she could open it early.

'BOLT'...yay! A new movie to watch during the drive :)

We were so excited to have Sam & Maci come stay in the hotel with us for the birthday celebration. By the time we made it through Vegas traffic and visited with Nate and Jeni for a while, we were too late to go swimming on Friday night. We walked across the parking lot to Wendy's and got frosties instead. But first thing Saturday morning, you can bet what was on these girls' mind! They swam and swam until we had to check out of the hotel :(

For lunch Kallie picked Pizza Factory and I wasn't complaining! Yum! Had to get a picture of their matching hair do's! (courtesy of the hair blog once again)

This one's for you Amy...a picture of beeeeeautiful Jeni 29 weeks pregnant with little girl #3.

Next we were off to Fiesta Fun for a little minature golf (look online...buy one get one free coupons, hooray)!

Dan being the golf "bumper". Let's just say we didn't necessarily play by the rules :)

Last stop at Fiesta Fun...the bumper boats! These were hilarious, they shot water out the front and by the end everyone was SOAKED! I wish you all could have witnessed them in person.

Look at Syd's face, she has been taken over by the bumper boat demon :)

Sunday, as is tradition, breakfast in bed! This was tough to make on fast Sunday (we decided the b-day girl didn't have to fast on her b-day).

Sydney was the honored guest at the breakfast in bed party!

Sunday night we invited a few friends over for cake & presents. Don't ask me what's wrong with me...I forgot to get pictures of the whole crew. Here is Kallie working hard on her barbie cake. No comments from those of you out there who are professional cake decorators (you know who you are), Kallie had tons of fun with the frosting.

Finished product...Kallie was thrilled to say the least! And if she's happy...I'm happy!

Happy Birthday dear Kallie...Happy Birthday to you!

Can't help but think about life exactly one year ago, it feels like a whole lifetime ago. Kallie got baptized, we put our house up for sale and we were preparing for the big move. What a crazy year... Oh how we love you Kallie Ann!!!