It’s true.

Tate Owen is 13 years old.

THIRTEEN!!!

Do you all remember when he was four years old and just home from China???

Me too.

It goes so fast!

We celebrated Tate’s birthday during one of our Sunday family get togethers, but had our get together at dinner this time.

Tate requested Jap Chae for our meal – it is a crowd pleaser for sure!

Birthdays are always more fun with a crowd!!

I love how Tate’s nieces and nephews love to help him with his gifts.

I have no idea what was going on in this next photo, but let’s just say it’s pretty typical stuff, ha, ha!

And you have to love our little photo bomber Mr. River – he is the life of any party!!

It was time for a new bike for Tate this year.

His birthday being at the end of summer wasn’t an ideal time for a new bike, but I think he was excited anyway!!

He will be able to use his new bike for years to come, I am sure.

I made Tate’s birthday cake.

I know.

Craziness!!

But Addie frosted it for me and decorated it a bit too!

It was gone so fast that no one cared, right?

We spent the rest of that Sunday evening being together (MY FAVORITE THING!), playing games, sipping coffee, eating cake and snacks, and enjoying our time immensely.

Wow, it feels like a year ago already that we had Tate’s birthday celebration!

He is one AWESOME thirteen year old, as I am sure you already know.

Such a GEM!!!

What a privilege that the Lord allowed us to be Tate’s forevermore.

We are not worthy of such a gift!!!

Tate Owen, WE LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH!!!

Happy, happy birthday, Tater Tot!!!