Kela's 17th Birthday

4 August 2011 Kela's melting Cookies-n-Cream icecream cake...17 candles and 110 degree weather didn't help much.

Kela was happy that everyone came over to see her!

She couldn't get all of the candles out by herself, so the family pitched in and helped her.
(The boys made a point that Kela will legally be an adult next year. They laughed and said, "Can't you imagine her going to a gas station and asking for cigarettes...hahaha...and then after the cashier looks at her with rejection, she can whip out her ID and say I'm legal. LOL!" Wow! That would be a sight! It's just funny because of her size, don't ya think? Seriously, though, she will be eligible for Social Security. That will be nice for her. (I can assure you...she won't be buying cigarettes with her money, though.)

Brandon had to get his kiss in, but when Noah tried to get one, Kela tried to pull away as usual with disgusting grunts...which sparked the following outburst from everyone else..."Stop it!!!! Arrgghhhh! Arrgghhhh! Go away! Leave me 'lone!!!" Hahaha!

But. Kela just ignored everyone and enjoyed her presents.

Cheese!
A couple of days later, we arrived home and found a bag of chocolate by the door from Kela's teacher, Sis. Hinrichsen. Kela was sooo happy! And, then at church they gave her a decorated bottled water. They know her so well!!!! =)