What? Another teenager?

This morning I went into Mark's room to wake him up for school as usual. Look what I found! My house has been inhabitted by a new teenager!

Of course, I had a hard time waking him up since his big sister, Brittany, (who has moved out of the house now :( woke him up at 2:30am this morning. She came over right after work to bring Mark his birthday/Christmas present. A Wii! Mark has been wanting a new game system ever since they quit making games for XBox. (Not 360, just plain "old" Xbox) He played for about an hour and went back to bed.

Grandma and Grandpa Johnson came to town for a visit, and to see Mark for his birthday.


We went to Olive Garden for his birthday meal. He sat at the head of the table and had the fettucine alfredo.


After all, there aren't many places you can go to eat where they will sing to you for your birthday. I can't believe that my baby is 13. Where is all the time going?

M is for many things. Your wit, humor, and intelligence.

A is for always being a wonderful son. You are a blessing to our family.

R is for reaching for the stars in everthing that you do.

K is for your kind and soft heart. I so love that about you.

Mark, I love you and want you to know that you are our precious son. We wouldn't be the same family without you. Happy Birthday Wonderful son!