Jeremy celebrated his 13th birthday last month, which means we have another teenager in the family. I love how this guy is growing up and maturing, with a love for knowing God’s word.

Naturally, we started the special day with birthday pancakes.

Then the kids and I hopped in the car to go to Great America–the perfect way to spend a birthday!

Ruth was happy that she was tall enough to ride all the thrill rides. Though she did learn that it cuts both ways–she was told by the operator of a kiddie ride that she was too tall!

It was a great day celebrating a great kid!