Mason's 9th Birthday

Yesterday, Mason turned 9 years old!! I still can't believe it. This year has been a big one for him. Since he turned 8, we have been trusting him with a lot more around the house and he loves it. Being 9 only brings him closer to all the 'adult' stuff he wants to do. Mason has been very independent since he was just a baby. He is still this way and I absolutely love it!! He is very responsible when it comes to taking care of his younger siblings and being able to run errands for me. This last year he has started taking himself to and from his piano lessons, which again, is another great perk for me! It is AWESOME!!

I do love this little man! He is sensitive, sweet, competitive, smart, curious, very aware of others, a great piano player, and incredibly stubborn. He is the perfect older brother and one amazing son. I am so glad he is mine!

For his birthday, he had his oldest friend Trenton come hang out for 24 hours. He was in heaven because they go to separate schools and barely see each other anymore. We started the day by heading to my parents for swimming. Jess met up with us after work and brought pizza and soda to chow on.

After swimming, Jess took Trenton and Mason bowling for some guy time. I took Maddox and Claire with me to my soccer game.

After bowling and soccer, we met up at our house with Jess' parents and his brother Bryson for doughnuts and presents. I also brought Claire's best friend Phoenix home from soccer with me to stay the night.

Let me just say that Mason couldn't have been happier with his loot! He was one happy boy. He made out! This year, he received money from several people. I guess that's a sign of aging in itself. We spent today at the store so he could buy a few things. It was cute watching him be tight with his money.

After doughnuts and presents, the boys settled in to play the Wii. They have pretty much been glued to it for the past day.

He was pretty happy so I guess I can say birthday number 9 was a success!! We love you Mason!

I had to post all these pictures of Claire and her friend Phoenix. They haven't seen each other in forever and they were loving life together the past day. They are so much a like. People often mistake them for twins. They even sound the same. It would be creepy if they weren't so dang adorable!