Isaiah Turns 13

Isaiah turned 13 this week! Wow 13! We had his party last weekend....

We had his party at a local church where they have a large gym and fellowship area which is perfect for boys his age! We had atleast 50 in attendance and partied from 3 til bout 10:30. We had a chicken tray from Walmart, chicken salad sandwiches, buffalo chicken dip (recipe in a bit), chips and dip, vegetables and dip, fruit, pasta salad, potato salad, vegetable rolls, marinated vegetables, cake, icecream etc.

We ate, had cake and ice cream, opened presents, played basketball, played kick ball, and volleyball!

 As our children grow and mature I have to make sure that I treat them age appropriate in certain areas...Isaiah just wanted a simple party and his gifts to be MONEY$$! Well, he got money, but from my parents he got dress clothes after all youth camp is right around the corner Hmmm?? They also got him cologne. We got him a Bible! (and a few more items) He had a small one but it was wore out...this one he can study with. He loves it! I am thankful.

 All of these festivities took place on the day of his party and the following are from his BIRTHDAY!!

            My Mom and Dad brought him the cookie cake! It's kind of a tradition. Isaiah was born at 2:47 p.m. and I took this picture at that exact time!                                      

 His birthday was our first day out of school....so that was a present in itself!! We took some pictures at home and gave him a special present. A tool box with his own tools and a card from me and a special letter from daddy about the tools and how to apply them to his christian walk and becoming a young man!!

To the parents reading this who are raising boys we recommend this book: Raising A Modern Day Knight by Robert Lewis

So, Isaiah got to pick out where we went to eat...Mexican. Imagine that? So, we went to eat and it was YUM! Gotta love the hat! A little fried ice cream and off to Cumberland Falls.

Had a great time at the falls! It's fabulous that we have such a beautiful place to visit just right down the road! We enjoyed celebrating Isaiah's birthday! Stay tuned for School Awards Ceremony, Micah's Kindergarten Graduation and more :)

Sarah


Buffalo Chicken Dip

2-8oz Cream Cheese
2 Cans Tyson White Chicken in Water
Texas Pete Buffalo Sauce 
Ranch Dressing
Shredded Mozz Cheese
Tortilla Chips

Preheat oven to 350
Spread both Cream Cheese in bottom of 9x13 Dish.
Drain Chicken and crumble on top of Cream Cheese.
Add Buffalo Sauce and Ranch Dressing on top of chicken to taste. (more buffalo for more heat or more ranch for more cool)
Sprinkle Mozz Cheese over the mixture and bake until cheese is bubbly. 
Serve with Tortilla Chips 

Enjoy!