I can't believe that my little girl is 9 yrs. old. We celebrated at home this year. Well, I took the kids to Chuck E Cheese for an afternoon of fun, but we didn't eat cake there. I just gave them all 40 tokens and let them go! This year Amanda wanted and "A" cake. She drew a picture of what it was supposed to look like and I tried my best! She loved it.
Bendaroos! This is something she has wanted for a while. And she is now having lots of fun making things with them. 
Such a big girl deserves a big girl robe. Not something she asked for, but now she feels like mom in a soft fluffy robe to wear in the morning. 
Most of the leaves have fallen, which means a whole lot in the backyard. Lots to play in!
Can you see Ethan amidst the leaves in his camouflage jacket?
Apple picking one last time. We thought that the season was over, but they still had plenty of delicious apples to pick.
But we had Matthew climb into the trees because the apples were a little higher up. He was happy to oblige!
And here it is! My mom has requested a side shot of me and my belly. This is probably the worst picture ever taken of me, that is why it is small. Only 3 more weeks to go!Here is Matthew learning to ride his bike. And also Ethan riding the pink scooter. Pink is his favorite color. Obviously Matthew is still figuring out how to turn the bike.
