We celebrated Blake's 13th birthday yesterday and today. Having a birthday right along with a holiday makes for a "burned out momma," but somehow this year I managed to successfully enjoy both Thanksgiving and Blake's birthday. (I know that the main reason this occurred is because we were invited to go to my sister-in-law's home for Thanksgiving and all I had to worry about cooking this year were the rolls! Thanks a million, Becky!!)
Here is the "official" teenager and yes, he is still such a nice boy, I mean, young man.

He can still blow out all the candles in one breath!

Our celebration included a day of four-wheeling. What would a trip be like without tire trouble?! This sure seems to be our lot in life.





