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Clara's 9th Birthday

Last Tuesday I had taken the day off work so Clara and I had the opportunity to bake her cupcakes and cake for her upcoming birthday parties.






On her actual birthday (last Wednesday), I had left for work before she was up for the day, so I FaceTimed her so I could wish her a happy birthday.

She chose Olive Garden for her birthday dinner.

Then we did gifts when we got home.



Brynn gave her a case for her tennis racquet.

We gave her a pool!



We got started setting it up and filling it right away. Clara's friends (who are sisters) brought her this balloon and helped us with pool set-up. They all ended up trying it out (fully clothed) with the little water that had filled. Ha.

We were glad to have it in time for Clara's upcoming parties and she and Izabell were able to fully break it in beforehand.

Last Friday we had Clara's Star Wars themed friend party at home.









She had created a list of rules that I'm sure was actually longer than the one below. Maybe I had only found a first draft.



(The cupcakes were supposed to form two light sabers.)








Saturday we had Clara's tropical family party.
























Thank you to everyone who wished Clara a happy birthday and celebrated with us! We love you so much, Clara!

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theweckerlys said…
Yay! Happy birthday, Clara! I love her spaceship tattoo in the baking photos :)
August 11, 2023 at 8:19 AM
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