Birthday Party Ideas For My 9 Year Old Sunshine

My little beauty, the love of my life, is about to turn 9 in less than a month.  I can't even believe it!I feel like I just told you I was pregnant and a snap of the finger and Abby will be 9 years old already!  Like all Mom's and Dad's, I love making her birthdays special.  But on a budget.  Some of these birthday parties that I go to are "HUGE" and a lot of money.

Do you have any great ideas for a 9 year old's birthday party?  I'm thinking something creative or musical.  Maybe a sleep-over?  Mom's I need your help!  Do you have some great ideas?

Maybe a day of face painting?