More Birthday Celebration

After Katie figured out her camera, she asked if we could go to the lake, so she could take some pictures of nature. Garyldine met us there and brought Katie more presents!

Our summer of hiking really taught me to enjoy the beauty of nature even more than I did before! 

When Garyldine got to the lake, I got to open a lot of boxes! 

I got a ukulele from Garyldine, Jim, and Aunt Jody! I've always wanted one! 

They also gave me a Fingerling, and... 

...my very own make-up kit! 

Thank you so much! I love everything!

Figuring Out the Camera

After playing all morning, Katie took time to figure out her camera. Once she had the camera down, she had a new idea.

Once I knew how to take pictures, I wanted to head to the lake to take pictures of nature.

Happy 9th Birthday

Katie was so excited to turn 9! She couldn't wait to open her gifts, so she began early.

I started my day with my favorite breakfast - plain pancakes! 

As quick as I could, I started opening gifts! 

My first gift made me laugh...it was a Duke Kaboom from Toy Story 4 that Aunt Jennifer got me. She makes me laugh!

Aunt Jennifer also got me some casual princesses. 

I was so excited to open Aunt Debby's present. It was my very own camera! 

Grandma and Grandpa gave me a Shopkins mall and some Shopkins storage! 

My mom got me the roller skates I had been dreaming of all summer! 

After opening everything, I set up my Shopkins mall, and... 

...sent Duke Kaboom shopping!

A Birthday Card

Katie was so glad to get birthday greetings in the mail from my friend, Noreen!

Thank you, Grammy Noreen! Your surprise gift inside was so generous!

A Different Perspective

Katie was pretty excited the night before her birthday and decided to look at things from a different perspective.

I didn't know what to do with all of my energy, so I decided to hang upside down.

First Day of School

Katie was so excited to head back to school this fall!

I'm an official third grader!

A Letter from School

When we got back from our trip, Katie was so excited to get the mail because she knew she'd have a letter from school letting her know who her teacher was.

I knew that any of the third grade teachers would be great teachers, but... 

...I couldn't wait to see who I could claim as mine! 

I was so happy to belong to a class again!