Happy 9th Birthday to Emma

Tomorrow is my older daughter's 9th birthday!  She's so cute and excited about sharing Mother's Day with me.  I can't believe I have a 9 year old.  It seems like yesterday she was born....cliche, I know, but it's true!

10 Things about my Emma:

♥   She is fiercely loyal to those she loves

♥   She LOVES to read and will stay up as late as possible reading a new book

♥   She is a self-proclaimed tomboy {note the super hero shirt and the tree climbing}

♥   She LOVES her family, no matter how weird we all are :o)

♥   She is a natural pessimist....but I am determined to bring her over to the bright side!

♥   She is crazy smart and gets amazing grades in school

♥   She loves to write little notes for me...she filled my suitcase with notes and a stuffed animal when I went to Chicago

♥   She has a great sense of humor

♥   She loves to draw....just like her daddy

♥   She has been my greatest teacher in the world of how to be a Mom.....this child challenges me every. single. day

I love this girl!!!