porter 15th b-day (september 2016)

Just a few days after our trip, Porter turned 15! Only one year to go until a Driver's License. Crazy and exciting!! Porter is such a great kid. He's super smart and analytical, wants to understand the world, is a great speaker, is interested in politics and current events, loves anime (which kinda drives me crazy;), loves a good game of ping pong or Magic the Gathering, is a great cuddler (he'll probably hate me for that one), is strong and athletic, is kind and respectful to others, and really tries to do what is right.

To celebrate his birthday we of course got together as a family--because that's what we do!

We hung out and ate some of his favorite food.

Gave him some pretty fun gifts. This Final Fantasy game being at the top of his list I think.

Although he definitely enjoyed the treats and disco ball quite a bit as well.

And then we enjoyed this delicious cake made specially by his sweet sister. Yum!! Probably Rainbow Chip flavor because that's his favorite.

Time to start saving up for a spiked auto insurance premium!

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