Birthday time!

Our oldest girl just turned FOURTEEN, and we had her family celebration last night.  We'll go ice-skating with friends for the Birthday Celebration, Part Two. She always wants apple pie since she doesn't care for cake, and because she wanted a family movie night, she generously chose a movie the boys would enjoy as well (instead of the Masterpiece Theater Pride and Prejudice we've been watching lately :) ).  Abigail and Adah took over decorating duties while I took Shiloh to Target for some fun shopping.  As you can see, they did an excellent job. :)  Cora was in bed most of the day with a cold :(  but she rallied to celebrate.  We are so thankful for our beautiful young lady, a young lady who's just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.  It's a privilege to be her mom.  (Oh - we did cross a major milestone for this birthday.  Shiloh didn't want the traditional birthday signs/scavenger hunt clues this year.  She just wanted a big sign.  *sniff sniff*)

Here's to many more, Shiloh Elizabeth!  And what a way to kick-off birthday season in the New Year - Abigail Emma is next!