11

It didn't seem long ago when I held Daniel in just one hand (he only weighed 5lb 12oz when he came home to us) - now he is eleven years old - it doesn't seem possible.

We had a quiet, yet wonderful day celebrating his birth.

In the Northcutt home we have two rules that must be obeyed on birthdays. They are:
1. There is no school - for anyone!
2. The birthday boy/girl doesn't do any chores that day.

So instead of doing his chores, Daniel spent most of the morning reading some of the books he received as presents. (Shhh. Please don't tell him that reading counts as school work!!!)

I also caught Daniel helping Jeremiah do his chores because Jeremiah didn't feel too well today. What a treat that was for me to see my son, helping someone else, even though he didn't have to.

This afternoon we went to Toys R Us (yes, they do have them in England) and Daniel spent his birthday money on lego. Most of the other kids had some money saved too, so after about an hour and a half in the store they were all happy with their new purchases and we were able to come home to dinner and birthday cake.

I look forward to see what the Lord has planned for Daniel in this coming year.

Michelle