Elizabeth's Birthday

Having a birthday on a Sunday can be a bit disappointing...but I think this time the birthday girl was pleasantly surprised....

• Bagels with cream cheese for breakfast.
• Special treats at Church from loving leaders.
• Navajo Tacos for dinner
• Cheesecake for her birthday cake
• Surprise gifts including The most perfect Denim Bermuda Shorts to have been designed, a new book, and a cell phone with 10 minutes of emergency phone time. Who would have guessed that the used phone with only 10 minutes and with strict instructions to not give anyone the phone number would get such a positive response.
  
• Playing board games all afternoon
• Nice letters from her sisters
• A pocket knife from her brothers

Elizabeth's favorite and most cherished gift was from her Great-Grandma Ellgen. The Pioneer Trek is approaching and the only thing that is enticing her to go is the opportunity to wear the apron and skirt made for her by grandma. I believe it is the knowledge of the love that went into the project that Elizabeth has found so comforting. Thank you Grandma!



With each birthday of each child, I reflect on the birth and life of that child. We all share memories we have of the birthday child. My thought this year about Elizabeth is how much sweeter she gets with each year. And, how quickly time passes from infant to teenager...

Elizabeth planned her own party this year. Our wonderful public library offers many free activities one of which is a murder mystery party. Elizabeth called and scheduled the date and time. The party girls rode their bikes to the library, played the game, rode back to our house for snacks, treats, more games, and opened presents. They all had fun and I didn't do much. :) The funniest sight was watching one of Elizabeth's friends ride a scooter wearing 3" heels and carrying a purse the size of a boat. :)