12th Birthday While Moving

Group picture with the birthday girl.

Sometimes we do the best we can and are just really, really grateful that we have such wonderful kids who forgive us when we fall short. Sarah's 12th birthday was an example of this. She turned 12 on March 5th which happened to fall right during our move. We started moving on the 1st, but it took way longer than expected (moving always seems to) and we were still moving when her birthday came. She missed out on a party with friends this year and had a little party of sorts at home with the family, but it wasn't much. I didn't even get to make her a cake because I didn't know where anything was. Not only that but the camera battery was dead so we had to take pictures on my phone. She was very sweet about it and was very understanding. It just reminds me how blessed we are to have the kids we have. She opened presents and had cake and ice cream and she was happy with that. What a good girl.

When we asked Sarah what she wanted for her birthday she said a
blanket. She has a silly obsession with blankets.

Bracelet making things and a note for a date with mom or dad. She's such a sweet girl.

She was very surprised to find her long board hiding behind the curtain.

Sarah with her new long board.

Singing to miss Sarah.

And this is apparently how we eat cake as a 12 year old.

Blowing out the candles.

Everyone enjoyed the cake, even if it was store bought.  :)