Tessa Turns 9!!!

 

Our Tessa Girl is 9 years old!!

Tessa love love loves gymnastics. She is constantly doing cartwheels, handstand front rolls, walkovers and handstands all around the house. She loves going to her gym with Morgan and wishes she could go more than twice a week. We decided to get her a bar for home for her birthday, and I was so excited to give it to her that we had her "open" her present before school that morning. :) She loved it and has spent all her free time using it since Friday!

Tessa's in 3rd grade this year. She was a little sad to learn that none of her friends from last year were in her class this year. But she has made friends with most kids in her class already. I love to hear her tell me about her new friends that she is making and how they became friends. She can find something in common with most people, and is so kind to everyone. She's a very social girl and a good friend to others.

Tessa loves to write notes to her friends. She loves to read, play outside, play pretend with Damon, and she still loves all animals. She loves to take care of Sadie when Roxanne goes out of town. She refers to a lot of our neighbors by their pet's name. She knows which dog's owner they are, but doesn't know the person's name. :)

Tessa loves to go on long bike rides. We go on a lot of rides around the whole neighborhood. She loves to watch tv, especially 5 Minute Crafts and Nailed It. She plays music on Alexa anytime she's in her bedroom. She has a playlist for all occasions. She eats Mac & Cheese every Sunday for lunch.

We sure love having Tessa in our family! She is hilarious, generous, sometimes sassy, helpful, sweet, a quick learner, and so much fun to be around. We love love love you Tessa Girl!!!

Paul made crepes for Tessa's birthday breakfast. We all enjoyed those!

Alyssa, Avery, and Felicity came over after school for her party. 

Tessa opened her presents and then we picked Morgan up and went to Hang Time.

Paul picked up Cafe Rio for dinner after the party, and then Tessa opened the rest of her presents.

We had cake and ice cream and then it was time for bed.

She looks so cute in her new koala pajamas. :)