My 18th Birthday

Sunday was my 18th birthday.  Despite having a nasty cold, I enjoyed my day.  Amanda, Nathan, Josh, and Mommy worked together to set up a treasure hunt for me with 18 clues.  Nathan designed a menu, took my order, and made me lunch.  For dinner, Mommy baked picnic chicken and Daddy fried up yummy sweet potato fries.  I chose fried ice cream for dessert, and unfortunately it took me two breaths to blow out all my candles. No wishes coming true this year.  :(

My first gift was a rocking clock; it has a rounded bottom and when you rock it, a light comes on so you can see the time.  Funky, huh?  More importantly, the numbers are big and clear enough that I can read them without my contacts.  No more excuses for sleeping late!

Aren't they gorgeous?

My other present was a 48 set of colored pencils in a nice tin.  I carefully arranged them all in rainbow order.  Daddy thought I was nuts when he caught me gazing at them, just soaking up their beauty.  My fingers have blisters from hand-sharpening 48 pencils.  It's a joy to have such a selection of colors.  I can't wait to use them more!

Hannah (with Mommy's help) made me some chocolate raisin clusters and wrapped them herself.  Amanda, Nathan, and Josh got me a cool t-shirt.

I think that's all the news from my birthday.  We have several other updates coming up soon though!

~Megan~