Abby's 9

 We arrived in North Carolina late Friday night and Abby's birthday was Sunday.  We started her day off  opening presents.  (normally we make them wait until cake and ice cream in the evening)  I know you are impressed with the amazing wrapping paper...a blanket from the couch.

Aaron had the presents shipped to his office with his computer so that we would even have something for her to open 

We then went to Chili's for a mid-afternoon lunch, followed by the movie Mirror Mirror.

After the movie we headed back to the apartment for a yummy ice-cream cake.  This is where I felt bad.  The week before she told me she wanted a beach cake.  I had to tell her that we could buy one, but there was no way I was going to be able to make a cake after so close to the move.   

She handled it well.  She is such a GREAT kid!!  Happy Birthday kiddo!!