Day 16!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!!!

Today was a wonderful day!! Alex woke up early as she was so excited that she is now 8!!!!
We spent the morning relaxing. She received a few cards in the post and enjoyed opening them.
After lunch, we headed over to my sister and brother-n-law's house, Sarah and Andy. We were so excited to get to their house before the kids cousin Ben got out of school. We were able to surprise him!!!

This afternoon, Sarah was so wonderful and threw Alex a birthday party!! We had pizza, sandwiches, lots of yummy snacks and a great cake. We played games, and then the kids played outside. Liam and Tom hung around the sand box while the others played soccer. What a wonderful day. Thank you Sarah for being such a great Aunt to my children. Alex was a little bummed that she didn't get to talk to her aunt Shelly and cousins, but have worked that out for tomorrow. My parents are out of town, so even with the time difference, we couldn't call them, but she ended up getting a card from them so she was thrilled about that. She did get to talk to her daddy on the computer, so she was very happy about that. As for my in-laws, they still don't have power. What a challenge it has been, but hopefully by tomorrow, everything will be back to normal.

I can't believe that Alex is 8!! Where has the time gone? She is such an amazing girl! She is strong willed and knows her own mind. She is so bright, and smart and boy does she like basketball. She loves the Lord and never hesitates to share that with anyone. she is amazing. I can not wait to see what the Lord has in store for her in the upcoming years!! Happy birthday Alex!! We love you!!!!