Birthday Boy {Peter Turns 13}

Sorry about the broom, Mom...

Why is this birthday boy repairing a broom before breakfast on his 13th birthday?

Because he broke it jousting his older brother on their elevated back-deck ice rink after dark last night.  Go figure!

13th Birthday {Joseph}

Joseph LOVES the snow, and loves outdoor play...

and this 13th birthday was custom-made just for him!

A good time was had by all!

New Teen {Joseph's 13}

Welcome to your teens, Joseph!

13 today!

Joseph and Zachary share a love of reading, and always have...

Zachary's gift for Joseph: Latin curriculum for beginning his Latin studies!

Joseph, Zachary and Peter read together.

Zachary and Joseph on the couch with books.

The joy of brothers and books!  The joy of Joseph! 


We are anticipating a huge Nerf battle in the snowy surrounds today; followed by a feast of angel hair pasta, chicken and broccoli... and of course ~ ice cream pie!

Let the festivities begin!