Turning 8

Micah turned 8 two weeks ago.

I can hardly believe it!

We had an end of school, summer, birthday party in May with lots of school friends, for Micah, since we were not sure if we would be in Niger, in transition,

or still here when his real birthday came around.

So his real birth date was celebrated pretty low key.

A few gifts from us as well as grandma and grandpa (their gift was a hit! Guitar lessons! Those will start soon.) and a sleepover with his second cousin John Dalton.

His birthday lunch was a new favorite, " flat iron steak" on the grill, with

corn on the cob and strawberries.

His cake was sour cream coffee cake

(it was a bit of a crumbled mess -

but it sure tasted good. SMILE!)

He also celebrated at school. His birthday was announced on the morning news and he went to the library to pick up his birthday badge from the librarian, Mrs. Rigdon.

We are proud of Micah. He is growing up. Still full of lots of spirit and willing to try just about anything. He makes friends easily and is learning to

have a heart for the Lord and what is right.

Happy Birthday Micah!