Zara turned 9!

 

Still playing catch up from the last month or so.  On February 24 Zara turned 9!  It's crazy to think it's been a whole year since her baptism.

My parents helped watch kids so I could take Zara on a date.  Joe's Real BBQ is one of our favorite places to visit on our birthdays since you get a meal for free.  I was amazed by how much Zara could eat for a cute little girl.  The root beer floats are amazing with their homemade root beer.  

We doubled up on cookies.  One from Joe's and a pazookie from Oreganos.  It was a bit much but so good.

Downtown Gilbert is full of life with so many good restaurants.  These murals were part of a series and new to us.  Zara's imitation on the flamingo on one leg is my favorite.

Zara has the most thoughtful primary teachers who dropped off a treat and these cute balloons.

She asked for a skateboard as well as this white cake with strawberry frosting and real strawberries on top.  Every year she wants some variation on strawberry cake.  I've learned Zara isn't really into chocolate cake.

As per tradition, Andrew took Zara to pick out her first pocket knife.  We follow scouting guidelines and wait until each kid turns 9 and passes their totin chip which is basic knife safety.  

Zara had a great birthday and we really love her so much.  She's so loyal and helpful, has the biggest heart and is just so fun to be around,