Wednesday, July 30, 2008

A teenager!!

My beautiful girl turned 13 on April 16th. I can't believe she is a teenager. I am so proud of her! From the day she was born I have been a proud mother. I watch her in amazement at how strong she is in what she knows is right and how she helps me. The Lord blessed me giving me a daughter first. She is my bud and I am so glad she is in our family.
She is a diva! Hailey gave her these glasses and she was drawn to them instantly. Whenever we are out she wears them. It's funny on her first birthday she had a pair of sunglasses that she was just as proud to wear. It's awesome how they change so much as the years go by but somethings never change:)
The girls had everyone sign in as they came in the door.

These were the beautiful ladies that shared the day with Ashton. They went on a scavenger hunt around the neighborhood for odd things. I am amazed that my neighbors even opened the door to them. Everyone was very nice!!
Then we returned home for cake and presents. The girls were suppose to watch a movie next but decide to make prank phone calls. Sorry if you got one! It was funny. It reminded me of my teenage years and how much fun we had. I want those experiences for her. There is nothing like good friends who choose the right (most of the time). I very grateful she has that! I am very grateful for my teenager!!

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

blogging again - my suprise birthday party

I am so lucky to have such a great family!! In April I had my 40th birthday. My family surprised me with a party with all of my friends, kids and all. Debbie Bean, Ellen Adams, and Jennifer Czarnecki helped Allen and Ashton plan the whole thing. After laying around all day Allen sent me to the store for something. I was to lazy to change all the way so I threw on some jeans and left my dirty PJ top on - hair was a mess also. When I came home everyone was here. I died!! I had to run up stairs and change. Oh, and it was Sunday so everyone knows I broke the Sabbath - nice, huh?! Hee, Hee.
I don't look 40 do I?!
I had a blast and enjoyed every minute. It was great to watch all the kids running around having fun. It was a perfect day. Everyone I love was here and having fun. Thanks again Allen and Ashton and all of you that took the time to come celebrate with me!!

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