The lighted number 14 in the yard came from our neighbors next door. They didn't have a number 3 made, so Laura missed out. She'll get hers next year!!
Yikes! I have two teenagers in the house now. Watch out! The parties were both a lot of fun, but now we have a rule in our house: NO TEXTING ALLOWED! If you need to text your parents, that's okay. There were a few kiddos at Kierstin's party that did nothing else but text their friends for a couple of hours straight- totally ignoring everyone else. I was amazed. I asked Kierstin if she wanted me to say anything and of course, she said no. I know, I know. Some things they have to work out on their own. Anyway- the rule still stands. We ended up going to the mall and eating at Dairy Queen both nights. A church close by rented out a couple of store fronts at the mall and they have an air hockey game, some pool tables, ping pong tables, tables with chess/checker sets, tables with cards, etc. It's all FREE! We did that for a couple of hours Friday night with Kierstin's bunch. It was a great time-killer. It was nice to let them get out all their energy somewhere other than my house!
Laura wasn't too keen on me taking a bunch of pics at her party (don't know why), so there aren't that many of hers. I know, I know. I should have done it anyway. Well, when her group went to the mall, that game place was too crowded. So, we just walked around and shopped for a couple of hours. Very tiring!!
Laura's sleepover on Saturday night for her 13th birthday.
Well, the girls got digital cameras for their birthdays and have been loving them. They've taken a whole slew of pics already and gone thru a couple sets of disposable batteries. I'm hoping Santa will bring some rechargeable ones for them. This could get pricey if he doesn't!! The girls did end up having a small birthday celebration with their 1st cousin (once removed- if I'm right about that). They all share a birthday. It was sweet. I always manage to not get Mike/Trish called and wish them Happy Anniversary. It's not on purpose. If you guys are reading this: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! I'm just giving you your card this weekend. Here's a picture of the girls with Jake and the cake they had.
Here is one of my favorite parts of their birthday: John makes them pancakes for breakfast every year in the shape of numbers according to how old they are now. It's a great tradition and I know the girls look forward to it.
I think we are caught up now- more later....
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