Totally Teens

 As of January 21, 2024, Elijah is a teenager, which means our house is full of teens.

Eli had theatre practice on Saturday until 5:00, so we brought Dylan and Sam home with us. After pizza we went to Main Event, which was a bust. Because it was Saturday night, it was crazy busy. After waiting 45 minutes for laser tag, we just left when they said it would be another 30 minutes to recharge the guns.

We came home to birthday fondue, so that helped brighten the mood.

🎵 Happy birthday to you! 🎵

But even better than birthday dessert was the fire!

The boys have been wanting to burn old schoolwork since last May. They loved it!

The following day was the real birthday. We celebrated after church with Eli's favorite meal.

He and I made chocolate chip cookie cupcakes.

Of course there were gifts.

Eli told his brother that he wanted 'cold, hard cash' for his birthday. That is what I gave him. That's a big block of ice with money in it.

This is 13.

This little boy is so unique. He may be a carbon copy of his father when Abe was young, but his personality is totally his own. He is witty, funny, and very sweet. I love my baby boy, who is now a teenager.

[January 21]