A Really Great Birthday

Do you remember one special birthday from your childhood? You know, like the one where you got a real live pony or that doll you had been asking for all year. Piper didn't ask for a doll this year (thank God, since American Girl dolls run upwards of $100 these days) and she certainly didn't get a pony. But she did have an amazing birthday. The kind of birthday she'll remember for a long, long time.

It started out with breakfast in bed
(yes, she let her big brother hop in and join her)

And then the present opening began
(this bracelet kit is from her brothers)

Awesome shoes from Daddy Jim


A Ninendo DS that she has been wanting for over a year

Games from Grandmama and Granddad

Later that night, Piper had 12 girlfriends at her
Sweet n' Sassy Pajama Party.
The party began with facials.

And moved on to fancy up-do's

Next was the karoke portion of the evening

Followed by some very enthusiatic "vogueing"

And dancing until everyone was sweaty

And what great party doesn't end with popcorn limbo?

As you can see, it was truly an awesome party for an amazing 9 year old. Happy Birthday Piper! I love you.