Miles' 15th B-day

Well, Miles' 15th birthday came and went.  Although it wasn't overly exciting, I still think Miles enjoyed his special day.

He got to start the day by going to the church and cleaning!  Fun!  :)  Actually, he started his day by eating his birthday "junk" cereal - Donettes, or something like that.  After cleaning the church, Ben, myself and the two boys drove down to Colona to their donut shop.  Okay, maybe it's a coffee shop, but for us we go for the donuts (well, not me - I'm not a big fan of donuts. . . ).  So that was a fun treat for the boys.  When we got home, Ben went to the rec to play some raquetball with his co-worker (he does this 1-2 times a week) and the boys tagged along and had fun swimming.

Back at home it was chore-time.  The girls had gymnastics in the morning and then Emmy had her YW's pizza fundraiser (they sold homemade take 'n bake pizzas and so yesterday they had to make over 100 pizzas - awesome).  Emmy got home earlier than planned from that and so we were able to have Miles open his gifts that afternoon.  He got some cash (saving up for a car . . . !), a wallet, a bean-bag lounger thing, a book, cool shirts, Secret Hitler (board game), 3 Imagine Dragon CDs, etc.

We enjoyed a delicious dinner of elk pasties (Miles' typical birthday request) and creamed brussel sprouts (yum).  We watched Spiderman: Homecoming - which was a first Marvel-movie for me.  It was pretty fun.  We stopped mid-way through to enjoy some cake.  Or pie.  Or whatever it is.  Okay, it's official name is "Mint Lemon Curd Shortbread."  It is amazing.  We've had it before and Miles requested for his birthday.  Think lemon bars, but even better!  We finished the movie, listened to a few Imagine Dragon songs that Miles wanted us to hear, then called it a day. 

A good Miles' 15th birthday!

Miles and Jonas enjoying their donuts and their drink.

 Miles got a suitcase - he mentioned wanting one and I found one for $1 at an estate sale.  Sold!  Miles loves it.  :)  Jonas bought Miles a bunch of Ramen Noodles - all different flavors than what Miles normally eats.  Fun.  Emmy bought Miles 10 pieces of taffy.  Lucy got Miles a cinnamon roll and gave it to him on his "birthday eve." 

 A cool Star Wars shirt.

 Miles reading a book while listening to his new CDs.

 Miles organized all of his birthday gifts in to his suitcase.  Love it.  :)  Oh, except for his bean bag - that wouldn't fit!

 Lighting the "cake."

 Singing "Happy Birthday to You . . . "

 Blowing out the candles.

 Oooops, he missed one! 

We all had a fun day celebrating our very own and awesome Miles.