9!

 Norah turned 9 on March 3!  It was a school day, but we were able to celebrate with cupcakes that evening, and spread out the celebrations.  

Dave's parents stopped by with a DQ cake the next night, and my parents surprised Norah (and Abby) that Saturday by bringing up the new bikes we had ordered for their birthday presents. 

That night, Norah had three good friends from her class (Emma, Breia, and Ava) over for a Harry Potter-themed birthday party/sleepover.  She made cupcakes with different colors inside, so the girls could see which house they were in.  Abby had made a scavenger hunt for them to do, they painted, played, opened presents, ate pizza, and watched a movie.  Lots of 9-year-old girl energy!  I don't know how their teacher did it this year...  😆

At Norah's doctor visit, she was 49 inches tall (8th percentile) and weighed 50 pounds (7th percentile).  At 9 years old, Norah LOVES to read and finishes books so quickly.  She is creative and loves to make things with anything she can find.  She has learned to play the ukulele this year, and is doing really well!  She is a homebody who loves spending time alone or with family, and is a sensitive soul who has lots of empathy.  Last year of single digits, here we go!