Happy Birthday my baby.  I cannot believe you would be 9 today. I struggle with the fact that I have no idea what you would like at this age.
Daddy did some research and found out that latex balloons are biodegradable and as long as we use biodegradable string to send you our birthday wishes it won't harm the environment.  I am glad because I have missed this ritual.  
I love you up to the moon and back and always will my little peanut.
Missing you always,
Mama.