Celebrating Kate's 9th Birthday!

Our precious niece Kate turned nine on July 12, and we got to celebrate with her the following Sunday with some swimming, pizza, and cupcakes!

For my friends/ family that haven't had a chance to spend time with this adorable little girl, I thought I'd share what my sister-in-law, Kelly, posted on Facebook on Kate's birthday. She is truly a miracle baby, and such a huge blessing (and almost my height now!)!

"Katherine Grace was born 9 years ago today. She was only 26 weeks along, weighed 1 lb 13oz and could fit in Dan's hand. With lots of prayers, tears and watching her overcome so much, she made it home three months later. The picture below is from her first day home...all 5 pounds of her! 
Nine years ago she only needed one cotton ball for a diaper and a few drops of milk (not even a cc- remember those Queenie & Grandad!), but now requires size 6 1/2 women's shoes and has a laugh that radiates pure joy! Happy Happy Birthday Miracle Baby Kate-can not wait to see what tomorrow brings!"

--- Kelly via Facebook
The cousins- finished a good swim and ready to sing Happy Birthday! 
Locke- almost on the move!! 



Happiest little guy ever!
Cupcake time... think they are excited?! 





I love Eagle Jr's cupcake mustache! 
No one's even talking... it is seriously cupcake time!
Benzons! 
 We love you so much Kate and are so happy we could celebrate with you! 

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