Chapter Nine: Cora's Story I 
Things continued to go as planned. Cora proved to be a fantastic helper with the babies. She's going to be a great big sister!!
Cora and I took care of the babies each afternoon. So, that gave Justin plenty of time to start that small backyard garden he's always talked about.
However, we both made sure that Cora always had Saturdays free and had plenty of fun with her friends!
Okay. Justin's right and I can definitely see that "spark" between Cora and Matt. Not only do they tease each other a bit more than Raul...
...all Cora talks about at dinner is "Matt, Matt, Matt...".
Before we knew it. It was time for Cora's birthday and Justin baked her favorite cake flavor, Strawberry.
The kids enjoyed a playing, they especially loved one of Cora's gifts. It's a board game called "Don't Wake The Llama"!
Time has been flying away so fast for us. It seemed as though a little girl was blowing out her birthday candles and she suddenly grew into a young woman before our eyes.
She loved her new birthday clothes...
...along with her new room!
She's not the only one growing up today. Before the end of the party, I never noticed how much Matt has matured either.
The party was a great success, but now it's time to clean up.
Cora has still helped out with the twins, but we've also had to give her a bit more time for schoolwork. After all, she is going to Newcrest High now!
Also, things between Cora and Matt are starting to become very obvious. Especially, since they've planned a "get together" tonight without Raul.
They enjoyed a movie together in the living room...
...but, I don't they paid too much attention to it.
We tried to give them some privacy; however, we couldn't help but catch a glance at Cora's first kiss!
Cora really wanted to take selfies with Matt in her room. Reluctantly, we agreed as long as they left the door cracked open a bit.
Come on...
...Nothing too bad could happen...
...with the bedroom door...
...open. Right?
Right?
They spend the last part of their date together, looking at the stars.
Before their date ended, when saying goodnight, they finally made it official! Cora has a boyfriend!
We also may have been a bit preoccupied with Cora lately, because before we knew it... they twins had become kids too!
I can't believe how big they've become!
Luckily, we've held on to Cora's old furniture. Just a fresh coat of paint and one more bed and the nursery has really updated nicely for Dallas and Houstan.
To be continued...
