Gianna's 9th Birthday

We decided to get a waterslide for Gianna's birthday to do something special for the kids since we couldn't do a lot this summer.

It was delivered around 8:00 am and they tried it out immediately

I wanted to start early so they could get the most time with the slide. We did a Sweet Summer Time theme with brunch.

Kids enjoying the slide. Nash and Jetta came in town for the weekend.

The adults trying to stay cool in the shade!

Jules was pouting because she wanted to blow out the candles and Gianna let her help.

She got money, gift card, earrings, dresses, floam and nail polish.

We gave her a new bike

It was nice to have Jen and her kids here

Josh tried out the slide

It was a family party. Doug had Covid so he and Nana B couldn't come.

Nash and Jetta spent the night and they played all the way until 7:30 that night!

Her birthday was the following Tuesday. I took them swimming at Jamie's house.

We got CC's coffee

She wanted Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner and Yogurtland

We had to wear masks and gloves to fix the yogurt and take it to go

Josh took her to Waffle House for her birthday breakfast

It's hard to believe this is her last year in single digits! She is growing into a young lady who likes to cook, dance, sing, slime and nails. She is still affectionate to Josh and I. She leaves notes or sends sweet texts to us.

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