The Teen Years Start

Happy Birthday Number 13, James! 

This is what James found when he woke up this morning:

He brought cookies to share to school and in the afternoon we saw Wonder - it was James' choice. Talk about bittersweet for me. James enjoyed it - especially the friendship scenes.

You have come so far. I hope you keep moving forward and retain your sunny outlook. How much you have given me. I love you, Mother.

Birthday Boy is Eleven!

James had a very quiet birthday this year. He was sick, the weather was cold, and we were all pretty wrung out. He had presents, we made his birthday cake together using his favourite Lazy Daisy recipe. We saw The Good Dinosaur, the odd Pixar product and enjoyed pizza from Round Table.

James liked his books, movies, and Edward, from the Thomas Train Engine series. He liked the Star Wars movie we took him to, once he was feeling better and crowds had died down a bit.

 

His real birthday party is in a couple of weeks, once the playoff tournaments have finished at our local bowling alley. Happy birthday, James!

Double Digits

Today James turns 10. It's been quite a journey.

Happy, Happy Birthday James! Love you always.