a ' Tween'

July is indeed a busy month for us with our anniversary and both the girls' birthdays -- plus it's full of friends' birthdays and anniversaries too.

Em chose a local hamburger joint for her bday dinner Friday night and the neighbors were able to join us for added fun. After dinner it was home for presents and cake.

Here is our 12 year old -- goodness, where did the time go?

I followed the instructions I was given for the cake.

The smell of smoke lingered after Em blew out ALL the candles.

Bish enjoyed his cake and ice cream...