I always have a hard time believing it, but my oldest son just turned 11! Now 11 may not seem that old, but it's truly hard to believe it has been 11 years since I became a Mom for the first time.
Since the birthday child always gets to pick all three meals on his birthday, Austin began his birthday with "apple pancake" for breakfast. His first choice breakfast of crepes, sausage, and hash browns will be served on Saturday, when a leasurely breakfast will be more feasible for all of us!
Yesterday he enjoyed his requested lunch of Velveeta Shells and Cheese (I actually think they are divine...but that's another story), since his actual birthday we were going to be at the Aquatic Center at lunchtime waiting in line to get in. We went to the Aquatic Center with the Berggrens, and it just so happened that some other families were able to join us for the afternoon, which made it a lot of fun that the boys had a lot of friends around to share his special day. They all had a ball playing in the water for the afternoon.
We headed over to the Berggren's house for a delicious dinner. The kids had mini sliders (little mini burgers), corn on the cob, and salad, while the adults enjoyed lamb chops, potatoes, corn, and salad. It was a delightful evening! We had cake and root beer float flavored ice cream for dessert.
Austin was the happy recipient of some great "boy" gifts- a ball shooter gun, a digital sound lab, legos, spy gear, etc. etc. A couple of months ago, we bought him an early birthday present- a new bike! We decided he had been riding that hand-me-down, pieced together bike for way too long. It was time!
Austin is a true joy to have in our lives. And I really mean that statement literally. He is always bubbling over with smiles, laughter, and goofiness. He is always helpful and kind. He is loving and lovable. There's a lot of potential in that young man that I can't wait to see emerge. He has wonderful talents and abilities. I continue to pray that God will work in his heart for His glory. Happy birthday to my big boy!
Since the birthday child always gets to pick all three meals on his birthday, Austin began his birthday with "apple pancake" for breakfast. His first choice breakfast of crepes, sausage, and hash browns will be served on Saturday, when a leasurely breakfast will be more feasible for all of us!
Yesterday he enjoyed his requested lunch of Velveeta Shells and Cheese (I actually think they are divine...but that's another story), since his actual birthday we were going to be at the Aquatic Center at lunchtime waiting in line to get in. We went to the Aquatic Center with the Berggrens, and it just so happened that some other families were able to join us for the afternoon, which made it a lot of fun that the boys had a lot of friends around to share his special day. They all had a ball playing in the water for the afternoon.
We headed over to the Berggren's house for a delicious dinner. The kids had mini sliders (little mini burgers), corn on the cob, and salad, while the adults enjoyed lamb chops, potatoes, corn, and salad. It was a delightful evening! We had cake and root beer float flavored ice cream for dessert.
Austin was the happy recipient of some great "boy" gifts- a ball shooter gun, a digital sound lab, legos, spy gear, etc. etc. A couple of months ago, we bought him an early birthday present- a new bike! We decided he had been riding that hand-me-down, pieced together bike for way too long. It was time!
Austin is a true joy to have in our lives. And I really mean that statement literally. He is always bubbling over with smiles, laughter, and goofiness. He is always helpful and kind. He is loving and lovable. There's a lot of potential in that young man that I can't wait to see emerge. He has wonderful talents and abilities. I continue to pray that God will work in his heart for His glory. Happy birthday to my big boy!
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