The Time has Come.....................

Elena is officially a TEENAGER!!! She turned 13 on Dec. 26.






We celebrated her birthday day on Christmas Eve Day. She wanted to go to Dave & Buster's, the adult Chuck E. Cheese.





There weren't any games appropriate for Allan's size. He's a smart one, though.

















This is the boy I had to keep an eye on per Scott. He witnessed him giving Elena a handful of tickets....................maybe he way just being nice. Scott wouldn't accept that.














Elena & Ricky focused!












Bran made 4 baskets.













Awe!














Allan trying to be like his older siblings.












The morning of Elena's birthday we celebrated with homemade cupcakes. Allan was extremely excited!












Elena recieved a volleyball charm for her James Avery charm bracelet. She has another charm on the way. (Scott is looking for a #1 champ.) Scott gave this bracelet to Elena when she was in the 1st grade. Every charm represents something meaningful in Elena's life. Scott is very thoughtful. This year Elena misplaced the bracelet. She thought she had lost it. She and Scott both were flipping out because of the sentimental value. However, I found it. (You know how kids and husbands "look".)