My baby turned 14!

Last week Holly turned 14. I still remember the long days when it was just Holly and I. I watched old movies during the day, watched the Price is Right almost every day, took daily walks with her in the stroller and was excited when 5 pm rolled around so I could start preparing dinner. Now I never get to watch my own shows because my kids always want to watch theirs, I can't take walks because my child refuses to go with me and they are too small to stay home and 5pm rolls around too quickly and I am too tired to cook. The good news is I'm not as lonely as I was then. With five kids there is always someone to talk to. Holly is about 4 months old in this photo.
Six of the Miamaids from our ward dropped by on Holly's birthday with a candy card for her.
Isn't this sweet? Yes, Holly shared the skittles with her siblings. Nathan was convinced he should get a whole bag.
Here Holly is with her birthday gifts and balloon.
She got a lot of pens (different types) and money.
She requested cinnamon rolls for her birthday treat.

We are so happy Holly joined our family 14 years ago. She is a smart and helpful young lady.
This week I am thankful that

*Nathan got to go to his much anticipated soccer class.
He was excited at first but then quickly decided he only wanted to kick a ball into the net and not do any of the silly games his coach wanted them to do. I think we will wait a few months until we try soccer again.

*We got to have dinner with Scott's sister Laura's family on Saturday. The girls all enjoyed coloring together. It is really fun to live close to them.
*Today I was released from my church calling as Young Women 2nd couselor and now I get to teach Melissa's primary class. I'll miss the great girls in Young Womens but now I will have a lot less stress in my life and more free time. Watch out pinterest crafts, here I come. :)