Ahren turns 7

This weekend was Ahren's 7th birthday.  When I told him I couldn't believe he was seven already, his reply was "me either!".  This boy, that I prayed to God for, for over two years is SEVEN!  He is such a joy and we are grateful everyday for God's answered prayers.  The birthday weekend consisted of two parties; one for family, and for the first time ever, one for friends!

Saturday, Tim was out of town, but we still hosted our family party.  Wrestling was the theme for both parties.

Chocolate cake decorated to look like a wrestling mat.  Thanks to Lou Ann for her writing-in-icing skills!

The cousins 

 On Sunday we went to Westminster's wrestling room where 11 other boys joined us for a little wrestling practice.

This 'wrestling mat' was a cookie cake

This cardboard roll kept the kids busy while we set up the party 

The boys started by weighing in

Ahren's weight

Lydia wanted to weigh in too

Maria guarded some snacks

And was proud of herself for doing so.

Push ups!

Pa kept the little girls busy

Sisters AND cheerleaders!

"Steal the bacon"

My boy

 This next progression of pictures makes me smile: a dad and his only boy.

Sad faces

Silly faces

My guys!

Happy birthday, little man!  You are special and we couldn't love you any more!