As a kid it was always confusing to me when I considered that I might be 10 years old but somehow that put my in my 11th year. So really, when you think of it that way, a 12 year old is really a teenager because they are in their thirteenth year! Does that mean that if you are 19 you are no longer a teenager?
Well, all that aside, we had a wonderful birthday celebration a short time ago. I love to take birthday's to the kids who no longer live at home, but I also LOVE to have them come home for birthdays! This year Alisha came home for her special day. Of course one of the first things that happened - almost as soon as she got there - was the opportunity for her to participate in Myles balancing trick. She was pretty determined to get out of the predicament on her own, but was fortunately spared from a cold shower when her brother brought the chair back and took the bucket of water away.
All joking aside, Alisha visited with family and friends who were here. It was a great day to celebrate a birthday because there was no school in our area, so everyone was home and excited and eager to have her and her friend arrive. Myles showed her and her friend some of his shop projects and Melodee showed off her cool water bottle. Supper was a sumptuous feast of mashed potatoes, vegetables and meat and we introduced Brandon to cantaloupe pickles - something most people have never tried before. With the meal out of the way it was time for cake...
There she is, determining her strategy for blowing out all those candles.
And then a big breath - focus...
And in one huge breath they are all blown out.
Funny, she forgot that since she brought a boyfriend, she should have left one burning. ☺
Here she is, waiting patiently to open her gifts. We were having a few technical difficulties with the camera - so she had to wait on us for a minute or two.
The rest of the evening passed comfortably. We enjoyed visiting and doing family things together. It was so good to have Alisha home again - even for a short visit. She is such a joy and delight to have around. I love special family days!
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