Today we celebrate Jessica’s 16th birthday.  We started the celebrations with a breakfast of her choice – pancakes and since it is Sunday we had breakfast outside (which is traditional for Sundays).  Then off to Church where everyone sang happy birthday to her – twice – once in the service and then again (but the Jesus bless you version) during morning tea.   We had a cake and candles for her to blow out.

Our afternoon was very relaxed – everyone doing their own thing.  Jess started a creative project.

Then we have a special dinner as a family this evening.

Here are some photos of her day.

It was quite funny in that at the beginning of opening her presents

she assured her younger brother that small gifts were the best –

only to be given this big box – oops!

It was a tiny gift afterall!

Jessica – you are delight.

Your heart is to be a woman after God’s heart and this shines through in every area of your life.

We love you.