Now We Have a Teenager!

This week Hanna had her birthday, one of the big ones, lucky 13!! We are so excited to have an official teenager in the family!
Hanna chose Cap'N Crunch for her breakfast, and Nachos for her special dinner. Her birthday cake was angel food, topped with strawberries and whipped cream. See this picture?

Hanna was holding her cake while we sang "Happy Birthday." Then she bent over to blow out her candles. That's when her hair dangled over the flame and completely caught on fire! There were flames racing all up the right side of her head and I jumped over and started smothering it with my hand. I'm sure someone else stepped in to help, but I'm not sure because things happened so quickly. The smell of singed hair was in the air, but oddly you can't tell any damage was done. She was very blessed. In retrospect, the incident is kind of hilarious and I wish someone had caught it on video!

It was a good birthday. Hanna enjoyed having family over, including her best friend/cousin. She got some nice gifts: cards from her siblings, a mirror for her room, CDs, two stuffed turtles and a turtle car charm, nail polish, candy. . . 

I can't remember what this little guy is called, but Sara made him and he holds a stick of gum. Hanna loved him, clearly.

Turtles are Hanna's "thing!"

We are sure glad Hanna is part of our family. She has a great personality and easily entertains her younger siblings. She is super-excited about driving (not that a license will be coming in the near future) and has persuaded Kory to let her drive a few times (parking lots, Almo.) She is teaching Kory and me lots and helping us to be better parents. Happy birthday, Hanna!