She turned 9

Rachel LOVES for me take her pictures every year on her birthday...it is kind of  "our thing."  This year she asked me if she could bring her guitar. She is a genius. I am bummed that i didn't double check my my camera settings ( we were trying to hurry before another freak storm came!) They aren't technically correct, but I LOVE that they show her how she is right now...at 9.

She is still a Taylor Swift freak!

She loves to dress pretty and feminine. (i love this about her)

She is learning the guitar

Grandma and Grandpa Bolton got her a "real" RED Taylor microphone and stand. (the rest of us need earplugs)

She LIVES for her best friend Lindy. Luckily we share a fence, so even when they can't play, you will find them at the fence giggling. It melts my heart.

She is BEAUTIFUL inside and out.

I hate that she is growing up, but love who she is becoming.

Arrow of Light

I swear this boy just started Cub Scouts! I remember how darn cute he looked all uniformed up and feeling so grown up on his first day! Well, he is growing older (they do that ya know) and he received his Arrow of Light! It was such a neat ceremony! His scout masters made it something special that he will always remember! it was CRAZY windy and stormy...but it didn't matter!!!