Ridenour Ranch: Cora's Long-Awaited Birthday!

Cora had the longest week of her life last week, but she finally made it to Friday when she turned 9!!! I think having the chain of Jude's birthday, then mine, then Bryn's, then Skylers, then Bretts is just too much before we finally hit hers! She was EXCITED to say the least. I think we had a good day. It was rainy, but we had a good line up of events. We started with Cinnamon rolls for breakfast and opening presents. From us she got a new backpack and an outfit and jammies, earrings (for whenever she can go to the mall and get her ears pierced?!?), sunglasses, a bowl to paint since the one from art class at school never got finished, a hatchimal's guide book (?) and a big LEGO Friends ship. After breakfast she had a zoom with the Ridenour fam, then zoom with friends, then Lego building. Gil picked up pizza from the gas station for lunch. Then more Lego, watched Descendants 2, made cupcakes, had tacos for supper and had cupcakes with Grandma and Grandpa Koester on the front porch due to the drizzle. We visited Grandma and Grandpa Erwin Tuesday night and had a little party with them and then Hendrix's came the night before, so she got several little parties. She also had a friend, Ellise, drive by and wave a leave a present. So I think she felt very loved. She also got a doll quilt just like her quilt from Grandma Carolyn, a unicorn to paint from GG Erwin, pink bike lights from the Herricks, a "Master Builder" shirt from Hendrixes, a Barbie car from Picks, a Barbie Jeep from GG Koester. So yeah, she was spoiled!!! And then we got a surprise quick visit on Sunday from GG Ridenour. Yay!

Cora, we are so thankful for you and the spark and light you bring to each day. Your smile is just too much and I love it! You are very into riding your bike (and taught Luke!), watching Descendants or Miracaless or playing Adventure Academy on the iPad, you are getting good at building your own Lego creations, you love your Barbies and playing "farm" with your brothers. We are still reading the Little House series together and are on the second to last book, "These Happy Golden Years." You are my side kick when we go to get groceries or other errands. You are my Thomas watcher and getting so helpful at many chores and jobs around the house. I am so thankful for you my girl!!! Love you to the mailbox!!!