This week started 9th Birthday celebrations for Steven, Sammy and Amaya. NINE. It’s difficul to belive.

Before the fun started, I was able to visit Thornton Creek for the kids’ rescheduled holiday parties. They had a snow day when they were originally scheduled in December. I made the rounds of all three classrooms.

Steven and Ben stuck together in his class party (Mr. Connelly).

Sammy was so comfortable and outgoing in his classroom. I loved to see how at ease he is. (Mrs. Costello)

Amaya and Dylan were side by side at their class party. (Mrs. Murrell)

Steven loves reading. Seeing him fall asleep with a book in his hands brings me such joy. It’s common for Sammy to do the same.

This year, SSA asked to have their own parties. It’s time and it was the right call. They knew what they needed. The kicker is that the decided not to invite each other to their parties. These are truly their own individual events.

Sammy’s party was first on Saturday. He chose laser tag and there were 10 boys including Sammy.

A super treat this weekend was a visit from cousin Nancy (visiting from OH and birthday buddies with SSA) and Grandma Sunshine and Aunt Annette. Nancy was my party wingperson while Jason stayed home with the other kids.

There were lots of board games and card games this weekend.

Also lots of fun playing games on switches and ipads.

Today was Amaya’s party at Putting Edge, a glow in the dark mini golf place with a small arcade. She had 5 friends attend including one boy, Alex, who’s the only kid invited to all three parties.

Amaya had the idea of bringing glow cups for everyone. It was a great idea and they were a huge hit.

We wrapped up the weekend opening wonderful birthday gifts from Grandma and Aunt Annette.

It was a great week for the kids with more fun to come on Friday when they officially turn nine, a visit from Aunt Sara and Charlie and Steven’s party.

Have a great week!