Lucy's weekend with Story

Lucy had a great weekend with Story!  I love these pics that Amy sent me of the girls!  So thankful these friends have remained friends over the years!

Karis' 13th birthday!

For Karis' 13th birthday, she wanted to go horseback riding again like she did on her 9th birthday.  She has always loved horses and doesn't get to be around them much so it is always a treat!

After horseback riding, we took her to hibachi (her request) and gave her a special gift we had planned for her.  We got her a promise ring similar to the gift my parents gave me when I turned 14.  We got her a silver ring that is a reminder of her promise to save herself for her husband and to give this ring to him on their wedding day as a symbol of her purity.  

That night we also celebrated my dad's birthday, Timmy's birthday and Matt's birthday with the family.