Lydia's 13th Birthday!

Lydia Ruthanne Marie turned 13 on March 20th!! Just a few days before, she had a huge change in her life . . . well, on her teeth to be exact. :-) 

SHE GOT BRACES!!!!!!

Doesn't she look grown up? On her special day, we each gave her a homemade card and some gifts!

 

 

There was also a picture taken of Lydia and I together on her birthday . . . but as I was in my pajamas still, I'll just post this one of us together. :-)

I just love looking at old pictures . . . although it makes me sad thinking of times long past, and how I need to remember that each present moment is precious!

YUMMY!!! Lemon cake and homemade vanilla ice cream!!!

There were a couple funny "kid quotes" that happened recently during devotions, so I thought I'd share those with you.

Dad: The Bible says we can't serve God and mammon. What does mammon mean, Lydia?

Mom: Here's a clue: it's something that starts with an M, and you got it for your birthday . . . . .

Lydia: Mustard?

Ha! Ha!! :-) But I guess it's true that it would be hard to serve God and mustard!!

Here's another one:

Dad was reading a story book to us, and Ethan wasn't totally paying attention. Dad got to the part that said, " . . . for the fire they had to pick up dried buffalo chips . . ." And Ethan, who LOVES corn chips, perked up and yelled, "Chips!! Yum! I want to eat them!" We all just BURST out laughing!! :-)

So HAPPY 13th BIRTHDAY to my FAVORTIE SISTER!!!!!! We love you Lydia!!