Celebrating the Boy

 My oldest, Sam turned 14 this week. And he's starting high school in a few weeks (insert hyperventilating here). He is a wonderful kid. Really. I'm not even exaggerating. I feel so blessed that he is mine. He never asks for anything and is happy with whatever.

 The girls thought it would be fun to kick it old school and go to Chuck E. Cheese's. Sam was fine with the idea. So we dined on pizza and racked up the tickets. And we all had a great time, even Sam had fun. See that smile?

Afterward we celebrated at home with cake and ice cream of course. And presents. He liked his new jammies. They were NOT a fail.

My brother Andy came for the party and the kids just love him. He entertained us with his witty stories. Can you see how enraptured we all are?

He's one of the few people that can get Sam to laugh like this...

and this.

I'm so grateful for my fun family. And grandmas and grandpas that were so generous. Though it was simple, I know that Sam had a great birthday. He's just so easy to celebrate. 

I love you Sam!!