Sweet 16

I can NOT believe that my baby girl is 16 years old already!!  She has been such a joy to parent and I have enjoyed every minute of watching her grow physically, mentally, and spiritually over the last 16 years.  Here is a picture that I put on facebook of my precious baby girl 16 years ago.  She started out beautiful and that has never changed!

She was fortunate enough to be out of school on her birthday which was on a Friday as well as the following Monday for a 4 day weekend. 

She spent many hours planning her birthday celebration this year, using Pinterest as inspiration for many ideas.  She decided after MUCH discussion to invite some special friends over for a night of fun.  She wanted her colors to be purple and silver, and even picked the snacks and food she wanted. 
The hardest part was picking her cake.  We went back and forth many times with many different ideas. 

Unfortunately, Dale's Uncle Harry passed away a few days before her birthday and the funeral was that day. So, we went to his funeral that morning in Jasper and stopped on the way home and had a birthday lunch with Mimi at Applebee's. Jennifer was able to get some driving time in with that long trek (She still needs about 17 hours!).  Then we headed home to get ready for the family party that evening. 

Everyone came over in the family to celebrate.  All of her grandparents, along with Dana and Brian and Deena came over. We had lasagna for dinner and then cake and ice cream.

 

Happy sweet 16 to my super sweet girl!!