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The Bunch are Halfway through Birthday Month

Finally her big day is here!

Today was finally L's actual birthday. This means as a family we HAVE to do something today. None of the other four days of celebration is good enough to NOT do something on your "real" birthday. The world will in fact end if a real birthday celebration is not performed. The kids are even serious enough about this unwritten sacred birthday rule that they willingly do school on Saturday to be able to have the "real" birthday off  to celebrate. It really is the same thing we do on most Sundays, but apparently performing these actions on your "real" birthday takes things up a notch. What did we do? We took the kids to get donuts (I hate donuts so this really is only a birthday thing), we went shopping, watched a movie (at home), went out to eat (at a restaurant where we eat  at least once a month) , and had a no bake cheesecake (which we do not usually eat{remember lactose intolerant}). So what is so special? On your "real birthday", the birthday person gets to pick the meals, the stores, the movies, and pretty much anything we do for the day. The kids love the power trip! It is interesting that they usually pick things we do fairly often. I guess it's different when they decide we do it. It was a fun day and we enjoyed her "real" birthday.
I think C is channeling his inner Duck Dynasty.
On the other hand, we finally received C's test results. He has been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. It is good to finally know what might be wrong, but disappointing there is no cure. We are praying that he reacts well to the medications and is able to go into remission. Hopefully, the medication can control it well.  We are not sure of the extent yet and really hope he does not need surgery, which would require him to use a bag once they removed part of the colon.

T     NOT winning the Turtle Award! 

Dad made it to the Pinewood Derby too!

T with his cub den.

T has his football playoffs this weekend. He has loved playing a sport and is already deciding what he wants to play when it is his turn again.  He did not earn the turtle award this year in the Cubs Pinewood Derby! He didn't place either, but just not being last really made his day.

A trying on dresses for fun. Isn't this gorgeous?


A is doing well. She went skating with one of her friends last weekend, which is a big step for her. She is very shy and tends to be very introverted so for her to want to plan an outing with someone is really a big deal.
Stupid Quail not only laid eggs in the middle of the drive but also on the same side of the fence as the dog.

L makes a picture




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