Yes, that is right. I said 14 days ago we celebrated a birthday. Our youngest son, Samuel, turned 8.  Before we left North Carolina, we held a birthday party for him with his friends.   So when his actual birthday came around, it was just going to be a small family affair.  We tried to make it as memorable as we could being so far from family and friends.

It did end up being a fun day.  We got to go on a field trip to a mine with a homeschool group.  He had a lot of fun.  Especially when it came time to pan for gold!

He chose what kind of cake he wanted, white cake with a lemon filling.  However, I surprised him with a football theme on top.  He loved it!

Samuel’s Denver Bronco’s birthday cake.

Overall, I think he had a great day.  I know we enjoyed celebrating this life of this precious child.  We thank God for him every day.  I am looking forward to seeing him grow over this next year and then into a young man.  I know God has great plans for him.

Samuel blowing out the candles.