A Family Celebration for Austin's 9th Birthday

 We couldn't let Austin's actual birthday pass without honoring his special day.  Since it fell on a Monday this year, we had soccer practice and gymnastics until 7:00pm, so we invited the Lindsays and a few neighbors over for cake and ice cream.  Austin shares a birthday with Steve Johnston.  Every year since he was born, Steve has had a lemon custard cake on his birthday.  So I made it again for Austin.  He loves the cake, and apparently so does our family and friends because the entire cake was gobbled up so quickly, there wasn't quite enough for everyone! We are grateful for the love our family and friends.  The support and love from them is needed by our children.  How blessed are we!

Austin has been obsessed with the NFL team, the Seahawks, for some time now.  He has wanted a jersey.  And he got one for his birthday this year!

Austin is precious to our family.  His enthusiasm, love for life, is welcoming and contagious.  He has a sweet heart and loves his family and friends dearly.  I am deeply grateful to my Heavenly Father for the privilege of raising this young son.