The most important part of Katherine's birthday celebrations? When all of her siblings arrived for the weekend. Several months ago, she requested that they all come back to help her transition into adulthood.
Each of them sacrificed time, energy, sleep (looking at you, Kansas City crew!), and money to make the trip to Arkansas. Over the last few months, Katherine painstakingly created a language. She asked Benjamin to craft a D and D one shot that utilized the language, and Saturday morning we gathered with cups of coffee in hand to play together.
Another Apple Torte appeared from our busy kitchen, and more happy birthday songs and more candles and more laughter surrounded our table.
The crowing touch was a trip to Murry's Dinner Playhouse. Katherine requested that we all dress up. She and I had a fun trip to a consignment store to find the perfect dress for her birthday.
Our family has celebrated special days at Murry's before. Aaron and I even visited a couple of times when we were dating.
Waiting in line for half an hour gave us many opportunities to take pictures and to capture memories.
And my senior recital dress from the 90's came in handy!
"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it."
~Edith Wharton
I love these people so much. I love watching them grow and flourish as adults. I love watching them "be the light" and also observing as they reflect the light of those around them, magnifying the light's impact.
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