Nolan is NINE

Nolan turned nine this month.  I say it every year but it's so true, how is it possible that it was NINE whole years ago that we met this boy?  It has gone by in a flash and it's scary/sad to think that he is half way to being an official adult and moving into new chapters in his life.  Going to continue to soak up our time with him at home.  Especially these last couple of years before he's a teenager.

Nolan continues to be a sweet, funny kid who loves to spend time with friends, play golf, baseball and football, and ride his bike, scooter and hoverboard.  He is super sweet with Mairin and can even be kind to Quinn at times (although those two bicker like old ladies).  He is still working hard in school but I can't say that it is his favorite thing to do.  Hopefully this changes at some point.  He loves pepperoni pizza, ham wraps, all fruit, veggies with hummus, Doritos, and Fruit by the Foot.  He is an early riser and we have to remind him not to wake Quinn up in his covert missions downstairs in the morning but he is usually good at sneaking down quietly and keeping himself busy until the rest of the house is awake.  Looking forward to watching him continue to grow in golf, baseball and swimming this summer and to see how much he improves in the fourth grade next fall. 

         

We were lucky to have been able to sneak in a small party for Nolan before life shut down due to the Coronavirus.  He chose a handful of friends who joined him at a ninja park and then they came back here for pizza and cake.

Another fun gift from The Woods came in the mail.  He can't wait to test them out this summer!

Last sleep as an eight year old.

               

 

Decorations ready to go!

Good morning, nine year old!

Birthday breakfast of cinnamon rolls!

       

 

                          

 

The girls worked hard to make Nolan's birthday cake.  Marin was very excited to pitch in and they both enjoyed licking the beaters when finished.  I think it turned out really well (and very chocolatey)!

My case in point.  Crawled up onto the island and stole a chunk of cake.

                      

 

                      

 

Nolan was happy with all of gifts this year!  He got some new clothes and flip flops, new golf shoes and a new baseball bat. 

 Although his birthday was a little different this year, Nolan kept a smile on his face the whole time and was thrilled to celebrate with his family and Aunt Darby.  His sweet teacher, Mrs. Rogers, sang to him over the computer (complete with a birthday candle), and he had his favorite meal of pigs in a blanket.  All in all, he had a good day and that's all I could have hoped for.

Looking forward to watching him continue to grow in golf, baseball and swimming this summer and to see how much he improves in the fourth grade next fall. 

I wish nothing more than for Nolan to have the happiest, most successful year yet.  We love you very much, buddy and are proud of you.