Thirteen Candles

My oldest niece, Kalyna, turned thirteen this week. Yes, we now have a teenager in the family. The thought frightens all of us, but we will somehow persevere.


Tonight she had her family birthday party. Friday night she'd celebrated with friends, hosting a slumber party. Laurie found the girls still up at 3:30 yesterday morning....... But today it was aunts, uncles and grandparents, with a huge helping of cousins. There were gifts and a birthday cake with lots of candles:


Happy Birthday, Kalyna, and may all your wishes come true!