Anne's 12th birthday

I've never been a fan of big birthday parties - even though I had my share of them growing up. I guess it's what happens when you have so many children -- why would you want to add more? ;). When my kids turn 12 though, it is the start of bigger birthdays - bigger venues and more pals to invite. Then every two years it'll be another big one (ie. 12, 14, 16 etc) -

So this year with anne turning 12, she and another friend had a combined birthday party at the bowling alley. The kids all bowled a game, shared a pizza and had birthday cake -- I must admit it was actually quite fun... My kids had a great time and to their changrin, Josh, their younger brother, beat them all with a high score of 60! It's soooo much easier to bowl on the Wii :D

Also, for the first time, we have at least one child in all the programs of church -- one in nursery, 4 in primary, and one in young women's... -- my family is growing up and I am absolutely, 100% enjoying the ride with them. I'm SUCH a lucky mom!