Courtnie's Birthday Party

We celebrated Courtnie's birthday this year poolside. And let me tell you, it was a HOT day and very nice to be by a pool. Wow! She had all of her closest friends celebrating with her and all of their siblings (this massive group pic is in our web album). We are missing a few of the younger girls though. We swam for a bit, iced our cupcakes (because they most definitely would have melted in that heat), opened gifts and swam some more.

After looking through the pictures, Cameron somehow avoided EVERY picture that was taken, even in the big group shot. I'll be sure to discuss this with him. hmp. It's not like I have my camera out ALL the time. Just most times.

I can't believe this concludes the celebration of my daughter's 9th birthday. NINE! Where is that tiny 4 lb baby that clung so tightly to me for so many years? Those sweet blonde curls that wrapped around her face with a tiny bow on top? That little girl who carried her babies around everywhere she went? I miss her so. I cherish every moment with my little girl and I can wait for her to grow up.