Birthday Girl I

Hannah  turned 14.   At times, it doesn't seem that long ago that she was Katelyn's age..........

Hannah enjoyed sleeping in on her special day and having a Chik fil a lunch (one of her favorites).  Her birthday was on a Friday and there was an activity at church that she wanted to attend, an evening of music, sharing and praying with friends.    She got a denim bible carrier and a cross necklace,  both things she had told me she wanted, after I had already gotten them (that's always fun to know you got them what they wanted).  She also got a new movie, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: the Lightening Thief".   She likes the movie, based on the first of a book series, that she also has enjoyed reading.  

We celebrated on Saturday evening with some of her friends.   They made their own pizzas, watched a movie (in Ken's "man cave" theater) , giggled and just enjoyed themselves.   

She's growing into an amazing young lady.   An avid reader and lover of all types of music. Wonderful cook, always willing to help with dinner or to make special treats for her siblings or friends.  She's become semi-famous for her chocolate chip oatmeal cookies.   She is adored by two little boys in the house.  I love how comfortable she is with herself, easy going yet very responsible,  mature yet easily silly.  Thoughtful and encouraging.  It's also been fun to see her grow in her faith ,  making it her own and becoming excited by things she is doing and hearing in regards to it.  Proud to call her daughter and honored to call her friend.