sofia turned 9

Whew!

What a busy couple of weeks we have had!

We just got back from St. Petersburg, Russia yesterday evening . . . but more about that another time.

This post is about Sofia’s 9th birthday, which was one week ago.

Let’s just say, it was her best birthday ever. In the past, PI (post institutional) behaviours have threatened to ruin any special celebrations, or have made special days difficult, at the least.

However, this year, on her birthday, she was as good as gold. She was thrilled with her gifts, and the traditional breakfast in bed. She didn’t complain about anything. She asked often if there was anything she could help with when getting things ready for the parties. It was great.

Here is the day in photos:

Wake up! It’s your birthday!!

Opening gifts in bed, followed by breakfast.

Her friend party started with BBQ’d burgers and hotdogs on the deck.

Then opening more gifts.

A few runs through the sprinkler.

I made a Hello Kitty cake, even if it wasn’t really the theme of the party.

Make a wish!

In the evening there was a second party with family – grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles, etc. I made a cream cake for that party (but you can see ½ of the Hello Kitty cake hiding behind).

That’s all for now.

Barb