Abigail turns 11!!!

Happy Birthday to Abigail!! She is now 11 years old. It is VERY hard to believe that I am the mother of an 11 year old. So begins a new 'season' of life!!! Abigail enjoyed opening family presents this morning in Mom and Dad's bed. (A tradition it seems in our house, everyone has to gather on the bed and watch the birthday person open presents.)



Abigail received a package from Grandma as well! (Thanks, Connie!) The kids love receiving their favourite 'American Cereal' on their birthdays.




Samuel has been struggling recently with envy/jealousy towards Abigail as she is now older and often is able to enjoy more privileges than he does. (ie - staying up a bit later, going to clubs that might run later, having a little more independence etc.) It has been a real sore point with him, and as Abigail's birthday drew closer we have had a few talks with him about being thankful for his sister, and trying to celebrate with her and not be envious of the gifts that she will receive. We prayed with him especially last night after an 'issue' and asked God to grant him self-control as Abigail receives gifts. He did a fantastic job this morning dealing with his 'self'. (Praise the Lord for His strength!) The video of Abby opening her 'main' present shows the struggle that Sam was going through.



Abigail's main present was a mobile phone! She has started coming home from school by herself on occasion, and is increasingly doing things independent of her family (all within reason) so we felt that it would be a good time to get her a phone so the she can contact us and vice versa.



She will be having a pizza and movie party with some of her friends tomorrow night, which I'm sure will be a lot of fun. It's nice to know that she is not too old to sit on her Daddy's lap and have a cuddle!



We thank and praise God for our beautiful blessing!