Carly, cArLy, CaRLy, carly... this post is for you my darling!

Our sweet Carly had a birthday last month. I am finally getting caught up in blogging and couldn't miss posting about our darling girl's 9th Birthday! That is BIG NEWS!!!!

On August 3rd was Carly's special day.

She was so excited for her birthday to come. We were excited for her to! After all, this is her last single digit birthday... it's gonna be double digits from here on out! :)

She couldn't wait to open her presents! It is the most exciting part of a birthday any way.

I LOVE how expressive she is! Her excitement is contagious! We were all smiling from ear to ear seeing her very happy reaction she gave as she opened up each present.

This was the birthday of the Zhu Zhu pets.... yes we are a bit behind on the zhu zhu pet bandwagon and we don't mind. There were lots of choices & they are still cute and fun!

The Zhu zhu pet slide! YES!!!!

In case you were wondering, Zhu Zhu Pets are little battery operated hamsters that scurry around and make little rodent noises. What kid wouldn't want a furry little pet?? :) Carly was very pleased! 

What is this????

oooooh, ahhhhhh

YES!!!

The Glitter Barbie Hair doll.... the blow dryer even blows air and GLITTER!!!!! Things are gonna get pretty sparkly around her! This is the barbie she always wanted :) So happy u love it Birthday girl!

We saved the best for last :)

A Gift Certificate to get her Ears Pierced!!!! FINALLY!!!!!

Carly has wanted her ears pierced for quite a while now. But she has been mustering up the courage to get her ears pinched! I think she is ready! And she is so excited!!!!

I made this little gift certificate for Carly.

I think it is a keeper :) it will have to go in the scrapbook...well whenever I start scrapbooking again that is :) 

We would have taken her to get her ears pierced on her actual birthday but unfortunately she woke up with a stiff neck and couldn't straighten her head. I didn't think it would be very comfortable to force her head straight for the piercing, so she had to wait it out a few more days while her neck became unkinked. 

Despite the kink in her neck, Carly had a fabulous Birthday. We all went to Sweet Tomatoes for her Birthday Lunch, her choice and one we ALL Love! :) it was delicious. 

Happy 9th Birthday Carly Poo!

Carly's Swim Party was held on Saturday Aug. 7th

She wanted a PEACE sign cake! So PEACE she will get! She thought it was pretty cool! 

Swim Party at Grandma & Papa Daddy Gordon's!!! Always a big hit and PERFECT for a summer birthday! Looking cute by the decor :)

PARTY TIME!!!!!

The girls and Blake enjoying some snacks.

Time for Cake!

Make a Wish Carly! We love u!!!

Carly was thrilled her 2 cousins and 2 good friends could join in the fun this day! 4 friends were not able to make it! But WE had a blast anyway!

Sweet Presents! 

Thank You ~ Thank You ~ Thank You~

Carly is one LUCKY GIRL!!!

Now let's get back to the pool to keep cool!

These girls have some AWESOME tricks :)

Carly's Swim Party was a blast! Fun memories and best wishes to a great 9th year Carly!

The week after her birthday, her neck finally felt better and she was ready....very ready to get her ears pierced. She was so nervous and trying so hard to be brave!

This is it.... 1  2  3 .... little pinch and ......

Pierced!!!!! Beautiful Earrings Carly!!! You look great in them! She is very relieved and it was as easy as 1 2 3 literally. No tears! She was Brave and it was worth it :)

Checking the new jewels and learning how to take care of them! 

Isn't she a doll! wow!~

So there we have it!!! Carly has got her ear pierced and she is sooooo happy she did it! What a wonderful birthday week we got to celebrate with our daughter. I can't believe how fast she is growing up. It seems like yesterday I brought her home from the hospital. Our sweet baby girl, still sweet as ever and we love this girl like crazy!