13

it's official! we have a teenager! elayna turned 13 last week. i can't believe she has entered the teen years.

her only request for her birthday was a skateboard. she has been wanting one for quite awhile and we finally gave in and got her one. she was very excited and has been on it everyday after school.

we feel so blessed to have Elayna as our oldest. she is such a hard worker and always willing to help with chores and play with her younger siblings. happy birthday Elayna! we love you so very much!

(big thanks to uncle jeremy, the skateboard expert, who directed us to zumiez and provided the wheels and trucks!)

toledo bend 2013

this summer has just flown by! can't believe school will start again in a couple of weeks. i feel like i haven't blogged much over the summer, but wanted to be sure and post a few photos from our annual trip to toledo bend with my sister and her family. we always have the best time!

i told them to make silly faces :)

she got tired of her floatie and wanted to explore. we had to keep a close watch on this one!

the kids had lots of fun hiking the nature trails in the morning when it was a little cooler.

dahlia and lorelei

i am so thankful that my kids have cousins that live close by and are such good friends. i love that we get to go on these fun trips together and make memories. don't think we will ever forget all the daddy long leg spiders in the cabin! yuck!