May Birthdays

 Back in 2000, Rachel had the best birthday ever!  She got a baby brother the day before her 5th birthday.

 Now, look at them 12 years later - still birthday buddies!

Rachel's birthday always includes watermelon in one form or another..

 Such a beautiful smile!

A small celebration this year.

 Homemade strawberry ice cream for dessert - decor was yellow because that is Rachel's favorite color.

Nathan got a new suit in honor of his 12th birthday.

He was ordained a deacon by his dad.

Chocolate chunk bundt cake that he made himself - it turned out perfectly!

2nd year of playing baseball - he keeps improving and I am enjoying it more and more.

Yesterday, Nathan came home from school with 2 awards. Most valuable player - for 6th grade chorus (voted on by the other members of chorus). Also, the 6th grade band leadership award given by his director. Way to go!!!