Happy 14th Birthday Austin!

 

In the blink of an eye, our oldest son has turned 14!  Really, I swear that we were just living in Lansing, kansas and nervously bringing our first little bundle of joy home.  Now, he's nearly as tall as I am and we are nervously headed to the DMV to get Austin's driver's permit.  Holy Moly!  

For the past several years, we've spent Memorial Day Weekend, which is always Austin's birthday weekend, camping at Briggs Woods.  He loves having his family party at the campground.  However, Mother Nature apparently didn't approve of our festivities this year and tried to rain on Austin's parade.  However, Papa and Grandma Di graciously opened their home to everyone so that we could celebrate with Austin without melting...because I am made of sugar. (Look out Grandma Ween, we may need to crash your place next year!)  

When Mother Nature decides to cooperate, Austin is going to have the opportunity to take flight with Half Fast Flying Adventures with Brian Aukes in one of his vintage planes.  Ever since we flew a few years back when we went on a family cruise, Austin has been enamored with planes. Since Aaron works with Brian, we arranged for him to have this amazing experience. Austin's beyond excited, and I can only imagine the exhilaration he'll feel flying in an open cockpit! His mother on the other hand might be feeling something other than exhilaration.  

We feel so blessed that our entire family was able to come and celebrate Austin.  As everyone's schedules get busier and busier, we cherish the times everyone can get together.  

Happy 14th Birthday Austin!  We love you more than you'll ever know!