Aden had a party for his 12th birthday on National Doughnut Day. It was as easy as inviting a few friends, using our apocalyptic backyard for a Nerf War, and piling up doughnuts for a cake.
There was an obstacle course, some Mentos and Diet Coke experiments, and a campfire to close out the night. Aden has made some great friends over the last year and I think they just wanted a chance to "hang."
Kaleb skateboarded down to Albertson's to get Aden this raft as a gift. (And then had to skateboard home with it fully inflated. Ha!) So sweet. They took it to Grandma Ellen's pool to test it out.
Also, snow cones and pancakes. Sugar rush!
One last celebration to cap off the birthday week. Dan and Ellen give each of the boys $500 and a fancy dinner if they read through the Bible. Aden just finished in time for this to coincide with his birthday. Such a profound investment in their grandson's life. It takes a village!
I can't believe how big your boys have all gotten. That first picture of Aden looks so much like Kaleb! We need to get together soon!
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