Savannah turned 14 yesterday, so we had the family over last night to celebrate. She spent Thursday night with a friend, so she awoke on her birthday in a different house. She is growing up.
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| Savannah normally helps Andy make cheesecake, and she is always disappointed when he does it without her. However, there was not enough time to let it set and cool if he waited for her. |
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| She did make her cupcakes, so yummy. |
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| As Andy and I approach our 19th anniversary in a few months, we finally bought deck furniture. and had it set up almost on time for the party. Zach did most of the work. I have always wanted deck furniture, but we could never squeeze something so unnecessary into the budget. We finally decided to buy a cheap set and go from there. |
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| Ask and you shall receive. Savannah wanted frames for her artwork, and she is now well-supplied. By the end of the night, she had already framed several pieces. Now we just have to hang them. |
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| Our tradition of taking pictures with all the family continued. Tara needed a repeat because she looked shorter than Savannah in this one. Tara, Savannah, and Joshua |
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| Jonathan, Regan, Danielle, and Savannah -- May 24th is the big date for baby boy Todd, a name is yet to be determined. Danielle looks fabulous! |
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| Austin, Tiffany, and Logan - maybe when he gets his braces off, Logan will smile again. |
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| Dad and Tara (on her tip-toes I think) |
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| Tessa |
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| silliness |
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Jean (Andy's mom) and Victoria (Jean's Korean exchange student)
I did not think about it until everyone had gone and I saw my sister-in-law's post on Facebook, but Savannah's 14th birthday marked the 10th anniversary of the death of Andy's dad. Tom was out running in a nearby town when he was struck by a car and killed on Savannah's fourth birthday. We had celebrated the night before because my mom was leaving for Europe that day. Andy has always made this day about Savannah, and I am so grateful that he is able to do that.
I think Savannah had a fabulous time with the family last night. We all love this sweet girl! |
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