March Forth! Marssige Edasi!

We had a nice family celebration of Chris's 16th birthday, with the addition of Karl-Gustav for supper.

We told Chris that he could do whatever he wanted today, and he said the biggest thing he wanted to do was sleep in! So we let him do this, and told him that the rest of the day he didn't have to do homeschooling or chores or babysitting, only what he wanted to. It was funny because he didn't know what to do with himself!

We actually gave him an American birthday cake. Estonia has delicious baked goods (I can never pass the pastry section at the store without getting something!), but cakes are not the same as we are used to. But when we were in Tallinn recently we found some real American Betty Crocker vanilla cake mix and chocolate frosting for a price that any sane person would never pay. But it is rare that we indulge ourselves, and it made for a special treat for Chris's milestone birthday. The cake came out wonderfully, and Chris gleefully enjoyed several pieces.

Please keep Chris in your prayers as he continues his journey to manhood. He is becoming a capable and mature young man, and we are very proud of him. But he faces the challenges that confront all teens, so please remember him today.
--Tim