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 It was showoff week at Interactive Academy where you do dance and MDO on Wednesdays.  You enjoy your class so much and you said you like gymnastics the best.

 The days of purple eyeshadow and dress up

and the days of where you always want to be found.

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The day you painted with practically every inch of your upper body.  Sometimes for a moment of preoccupation and silence I just have to ignore the mess, let the pictures dry and put them away to remind myself one day of how little your sweet hands were.

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 Up bright and early to open your gifts!  You got a Hermoine wand, a Lego cruiser, panda figurines, earrings and dwarf African frogs.  You were thrilled with everything.  You got many nice cards and gifts from your relatives and friends too.

 The day we honor you, my beautiful Isabelle.  You began my greatest and celebrated journey becoming a mother.  What an amazing young lady you are...so sweet, kind, compassionate, caring and hard-working.  You brighten every day.  Happy 9th birthday!

 Off to The Little Pottery Shop in Zionsville for a birthday party.  Isabelle picked out little vases for her friends to paint.  They enjoyed pizza and cupcakes too.

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The evening that we had your dance recital rehearsal.  While Juliette was shy and nervous, Allie had a huge smile on her face the entire time as she danced her little heart out!  

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The day I asked you if you were ready to be 9 years old soon.  You gave me a worried look and said you were scared.  I asked why and you said because that means I am half way to 18 and I am not ready to leave you yet.

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The day that you begged for one more push and to wait for the sun to go down so you could enjoy each other and the day just a little longer.

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The day you practiced your duet together.  You both practice so much patience with each other as you learn the songs.  I love hearing piano echo in our house and am so happy you both enjoy playing so much.  I hope you will continue with it for years to come.  

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The day that we celebrated Easter in your beautiful matching dresses.  We went to church and then to our friend's house for lunch.  Such a beautiful day of sunshine, togetherness and giving thanks for all of our blessings.  Juliette would exclaim, "Jesus died on the cross and He is risen!"