Mark's Birthday

Mark is a great kid!

For the first time in Mark's fourteen years we didn't have a barbecue on his birthday. This wasn't entirely because of Covid-19, though. It was actually because we moved the barbecue to July 11, to coincide with Seth's baptism, but also because lots of people weren't going to come because of Covid. So Mark had a different kind of birthday this year.

Mostly the day was spent playing games inside. Mark received some really fun games, and that is one of his favorite activities. It was actually a relaxing day. We also went and played baseball at the fields. This is the other thing that Mark wanted to spend his time doing. It was definitely a different birthday.

Mark really "loves" Dad jokes right now.

It was hot, but we had fun playing baseball. 

Mark played the entire left side.

Mark hit one over the fence--perfect for his birthday.

We ended the evening by watching fireworks in our usual spot at North Point Elementary. There were so many fireworks happening in front of houses that we had quite the show. 

Mark is the best teenager ever. We are so lucky to have him in our family. Mark has such a happy attitude, is a great helper, excels at everything he puts his mind to, and he is a great son. We love him so much.

Mark requested mint brownies for his birthday. 

We bought sparkler candles for Mark this year.

They got a little crazy!

Mark took a few breaths to blow these tricky candles out.

Dad takes the best pictures!

We always take a family picture on the 4th of July. Had to use the tripod this year!