Happy 18th Birthday

Cora came home again the weekend before her birthday.  It was Thanksgiving weekend.  It was a little weird not to have a big family get together, but we had fun anyways.  Since we knew we would not get to see her on her birthday we turned it into her birthday weekend instead.  My parents wanted to see Cora and came up to spent Saturday evening with us.  We had dinner and talked.  It was also our fast Sunday, so we ate a little early.  Sunday we had Myrna over and had a simple chicken dinner.  But a must for Cora's birthday was Angel Food Cake.

She had a few presents to open and we played lots of games all weekend.  Cora beat us at Clue a few times and nobody will ever beat Leah at Dutch Blitz.  It was a very fun, laughter, game, good food, filled weekend.  Cora's actual birthday was Thursday.  We called her and chatted that day.  It was a bit sad to not see her on her birthday.  But she got lots of nice birthday wishes from friends up there and family.

Cora is such a special girl.  We miss having her here all the time, but talk to her often.  She is still hard at work looking for a job.  Meeting lots of fun people and getting involved with everything she can.  Cora has even joined a swing dance class.  She is doing gymnastics, mission prep, and a church history class.  Absolutely loves both of the institute classes.  Cora and Maycie go on some fun adventures and are making the most of adulting.  She is doing great out on her own.  Happy 18th Birthday Cora!!