Naomi is 9!

Happy Birthday to my sweet Naomi Kate! She turned 9 on May 26 and we celebrated with her friends last weekend. I haven't blogged in forever! I'm such a creature of habit so once I get out of habit, I have a hard time being consistent but I'm back! Plus, the last several months were all consuming as our foster baby was a very busy toddler and it was almost impossible to get anything done. She went to her adoptive family 2.5 weeks ago which has been a big change for our family since she was in our home for 16 months. Even though saying goodbye was one of the hardest things I've ever done and we all miss her so much,  I have total peace that she is where she is supposed to be. Now, let's get back to Naomi...

On Naomi's birthday, we had some presents and decorations waiting for her when she woke up and we enjoyed her breakfast request of crepes with nutella and peanut butter.

She opened presents and had very cute little helper.

Per Naomi's request, we went to Punch Pizza for dinner. This was our first time at a restaurant (even though only the patio was open for eating) in forever.

After dinner, we went to Naomi's softball game and she got to play catcher!

You can see her cheering squad in the background. Uncle Jake, Brooke, Grandma and Grandpa came to watch the game and even though it was freezing...

we had to end the day with birthday ice cream!

For Naomi's birthday party, she invited her friends from the neighborhood and we rented a bounce house with a water slide (thank goodness since it was 100 degrees)! 

I think the donut themed party was a success! That wraps up another birthday and another year older. Naomi is such a sweet girl with a big heart and truly loves taking care of others. I know 9 is going to be a great year for her!