Sweet, smart, kind, and generous are words I associate with Carlyle. With an incredible appetite for learning, her constant curiosity will stand her in good stead for the rest of her life. She reads like no other kid I know and she retains what she reads!

We celebrated on Saturday outdoors with some sledding, and making bannock over the fire in the backyard followed by a wonderful family supper and amazing, and I really mean amazing cupcakes!

Happy ninth birthday Carlyle – we love you!