Sweet 16

We had a momentus occasion this past week-- a milestone.

Gabrielle turned Sweet 16!

The larger family came over to celebrate.

It was a lovely weekend day and

the kids had a great time running

around the yard playing. 

Gabrielle making her birthday wish. 

Everyone enjoying the delicious cake! 

Always the silly one! 

Rare footage of the ever so reclusive Xavier. 

I think Wim turned off the WiFi.

Later in the week-- another smaller

Birthday party for Miss Jeeeg.

Mmmm, Tiramisu! 

Josie and Clara Rose were excited

to give her all the presents. 

Even more exciting than that . . .

Wim and Gabrielle took the morning off from work and school

to go get Gabrielle's Driver's Permit! 

WOW!!!!!

She looks so grown-up!

Of course, she is grown up-- growing up . . .

Wow!

She did a great job and humored me

with all the pictures and a

few movies of her driving. 

There they go---- 

At least for now we know she isn't going to far--

Wim's in the passenger seat.

:-D