Rayna turns NINE!

Happy 9^th Birthday to my sweet Rayna! I cannot believe this is your last year being in the single digits. Time sure is flying and there is not a day that goes by that you do not make me laugh or smile. You are such a fun kid to be around and I feel so lucky that you are mine. This past year you have really grown up and it is definitely bittersweet. Not many baby teeth left, making time to put on a little makeup before school, taking your skincare very seriously, always making sure to wear the perfect accessories, extremely independent, and knowing more than you probably should know at the age of nine. Your favorite things include Taylor Swift, shopping, makeup, gymnastics, and spending time with friends/family. Love our swiftie jam sessions at home & in the car, cuddles before bed, hearing the third grade gossip, and all the extra help we get from you. I am so proud of how well you have done this school year. You are rocking third grade and really thriving with amazing teachers. This year you have kept your friend circle small unlike the previous years but quality over quantity is always better. Your sister & cousins still remain your best friends and I love the close relationship y’all continue to share. You have found your happy place once again back in gymnastics and have learned so many new skills, have become super strong, and continue to push yourself to the limits to see what you can achieve. I swear you are upside down more than you are right side up! I admire your strong willed personality, brutal honesty, and confidence. I love how fearless & adventurous you are, how effortlessly funny & witty you can be, and how stubborn & persistent you have always been. All of these qualities might give me grey hairs now but will take you far in the future. I wish time would slow down with each birthday you have but I love watching you grow into such a beautiful little girl inside and out. You might be too cool to hold my hand in public, say “I love you” when I drop you off at school as the door opens, or give me a big hug at school pickup but you will forever be a momma’s girl. I love you and our special bond!

Love,

Mommy

Happy Birthday to Rayna!!! Started the morning with a visit from her elf (she has been counting down the days), french toast from Daddy, gifts, shopping trip, Starbucks, visit from her cousins, birthday cake, dinner of her choice (Cookshack) & family ping pong, and ended with froyo & a sister sleepover!

Party day with all her friends at Buff City Soap :) Made bath bombs, played games, & had cupcakes.! It was the perfect weekend celebrating our special girl!