Birthday week

We have 3 birthdays in 6 days in October.  We have survived, no enjoyed, and here are a few pictures to 

prove it.

This is Rachel's birthday.  We did a big celebration for 13, as she is walking into young adulthood.  We invited lots of friends and even asked some from far away to participate.  It was fun and also very special.  Lots of people took time to pray for her and give her meaningful gifts!  What a special time.  I am sorry for those of you who missed it.  I'll post some other pics when I get them.  A friend graciously took photos for us.

Here is Nathanael on his birthday with his birthday card, frog (in the background) and balloon  from Grandma and Papa in Oregon!

Abby planned her own party this year and invited lots of friends.  Here she is (middle left) with some of them eating pizza at the park.

She planned some games for them all to play.  This is the wheelbarrow race.

Abby's cake. She had a fall them so she wanted an acorn cake.  Notice the little acorn on the left and the leaf on the right.  The acorn is Abby's cake, and the little leaf was Nathanael's.  Instead of having a party for him, we just sang to him and gave him his own little cake at Abby's party. :)

Here he is with his cake and one lit candle.  Happy birthday, cutie.  He  makes us all smile and fits right into our active family!