Saturday began the string of birthdays that will take place in our family for the next few months. Trevon felt like turning seventeen was really no big deal. He said that nothing of great significance happens when you turn seventeen. At 16 you can drive, and at 18 you're an adult...17 is just 17!!! Well, isn't going out to dinner with mom and dad pretty significant? I think so! Friday night we took him to the Olive Garden for dinner. He wanted to fill up on carbs as he had a cross country meet in the morning. His race went well and he improved his time by 10 seconds which made him very happy. It was a nice way to start "his" day.
Cameron had his first soccer game on Saturday. He is part of a team that is working towards being a great high school team one day. He really hustles on the field and will be an asset to his team. It was great to watch, though very hot out on Saturday (99 degrees)!
After lunch, we celebrated Trevon's birthday with an apple caramel cake and caramel carabou ice cream. Then, he opened up some presents. Among his gifts were a journal, bookmark, eagle statuette, pocket knives, and American history books. Trevon loves American history and has some strong opinions about politics. He opened cards from his grandparents and enjoyed receiving money from them too.
Monday was Elise's birthday. She had made a list for me a month ago (or more), titled "Elise's Birthday Breakfast." It read : "cornbread muffin, strawberries (in a bowl), waffle, 2 pieces of toast, orange juice, scrambled eggs." WOW! Well, Monday morning she was awake before 7a.m. wondering where her breakfast was. She REALLY wanted to have her birthday breakfast in bed, so I had her go back to bed while I made her most of what was on the "list." She had the biggest smile on her face when I finally brought her breakfast to her!
Later that morning as she was running downstairs to get dressed, I heard her say, "I feel like a princess!" We curled her hair and sent her to school with some frosted animal cracker cookies to share with her class.
That evening, we made taco salad for dinner and then headed over to the splash pad for some FUN!
When we returned home, Elise and Corban helped me decorate the cake (a white cake) with whipped cream and strawberries. We served it with strawberry ice cream.
Then, she opened her presents. She was happy with all she received (coloring and sticker book; crayons; bubble bath and shampoo; hair accessories; a pick up stix game; a LEGO creation; candy and crackers too), and also enjoyed opening cards from her grandparents.
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