Sarah's Sweet 16 Bash!

We Did It !!!
We Pulled off the
Biggest Sweet 16 Bash Ever!!!!

We "Surprised" Sarah with a party at her best friend Leah's house. Sarah did not want a party and was afraid that nobody would come. She we took matters into our own hands and planned the party without her. The magical wonders of e-vites on Facebook helped Leah pull off a party that easily was 60 kids from all over Atlanta. There were kids that I had never seen before from as far as Marietta and Lilburn. Most of the kids met through the annual EFY that our church holds each year in Gainsville at Brenau University. It is so great to see such a large group of good LDS kids with good values and just wanting to have good clean fun.

Unfortunately Sarah was NOT Surprised
because basically she is a nosy person
and would look daily on my Facebook to see the RSVP list.
Worried that nobody would come.
But she WAS surprised
at the number that showed up to
welcome her into the world of dating.

The crowd was so loud when we sang that it shook the house.
I wish I had a picture of the group behind me!

Sarah's friend Missy made her a special
"Sweet 16" bouquet with 16 dollars.
I think 16 dollars that may never get spent..too pretty.

Sarah was "ICED".

I had no idea that
Jordan and Matthew were going to go behind her
and smear her face with icing from the cake.
She took it like a lady and even posed for pictures.

And lastly...who wouldn't want that "special guy" to show up
...you know, the one that you REALLY wanted to come.
Alex was late because he couldn't get off of work,
but made sure he came over afterwards.
A Perfect end to a perfect evening.
Now she can date...look out world..here comes
S A R A H.

FIRST Day of School...

So far so good! The first day of School and everyone has come home except Lindsey. Sarah and Mitchell seemed to have successful days. Mitchell was worried because his best friend was going to be in a different class this year, but they realized they have specials and recess together so it is all good. He also came home and said that it was going to be the best year ever...He said there were 2 really cute G I R L S in his class. He went on to explain that one of the girls was wearing a shirt that said "Cutie" on it, and then said "And I am thinking..yeah, you ARE cute!" It was so adorable.

Sarah had a bit of a scare, she couldn't find her schedule! She thought she had left it up at the church last night....so at 10:45 she and her dad made a trip up to the church (a long haul) to retrieve the lost schedule...only the room she left it in was locked and Scott's keys wouldn't open that room...so she had to go to school and ask for a new schedule....Only to find out this afternoon that he schedule was sitting in my car! (Shhsh..don't tell Scott he drove to the church for nothing:) Her day starts out at 5:00 am! Her long time Friend Jordan picked her up and brought her home so that she wouldn't have to ride the yellow limo as a Junior!

I haven't seen Lindsey yet, the middle school gets out the latest. She will fly in the door just in time to get ready for cheerleading (On the first day? Give me a Break!) But Lindsey looked really cute this morning in a brand new outfit and I curled her hair for her.

We are ready to begin our hectic Life. One thing that is pretty weird, is that each of my children get up at different times, and leave separate from each other. It makes for a busy schedule for me, but also time spent alone with each child each day.

Happy Birthday To My Lindsey Lou !!

Officially a Teenager!!
13!!!

Lindsey was such a polite baby.
She waited until AFTER Sarah's 3rd birthday
to make her entrance into the world
....but only by about 16 hours.
I was so thankful that my girls
got to have separate birthdays.It must have been really hard to be the 3rd G I R L
in the family. But Lindsey has a personality that is
uniquely her OWN.
She can hold her own in a family of 6!

Her daddy used to call her a "Daffi-demon"
Because she was a pretty as a flower
but had the ability to let everyone know she was there!

I am not sure there was ever a prettier girl
on her Baptism day
On the inside and the out.

Lindsey' s has always had a love of Whales
and wants to be a Whale Trainer
for Sea World even today.
She loves to Cheer and has a great deal of School Spirit!

I am so happy to have Lindsey
in my life as my 3rd Daughter.
Lindsey is so much like me in many ways.
I see a natural born leader and someone
that will never get pushed around in life.
Lindsey has ALWAYS loved Children
and will make a wonderful mother.
I Love you sweetheart!
Happy 13th!
I am sorry I had both you and Sarah so close together,
and that it is hard to make each day special

Sweet Sarah is Sixteen!!!!

Happy Sweet 16 to my little Sarah!
You make my life so happy, joyful and fun!

You had the honor of making me a mother.
It was the happiest day of my life

You had a smile on your face
from the very beginning of your life.

You had wisdom
beyond your years in many ways

But you were still my little girl
that delighted in
all the new things you would do.

What ever you did growing up,
you did it your best
with a smile on your face.

As you grew, you matured
into a beautiful young woman,
that loves the gospel and loves to keep your
Heavenly Father's commandments


You would make your grandmama proud!

Happy Birthday my sweet Sarah!

I can't believe it has been 16 years
since you joined our family.
You make my life fun, happy
and a joy to be a mother.

Team Edward? Or Team Jacob?

If any of you out there have girls...
you will most likely be at the same place I will be tonight.
Sarah and Lindsey have been counting down the days
and now it is finally here.
Borders at Midnight.
Girls are making their shirts to wear
I took the "Team Jacob" transfer for myself
I always root for the underdog and the
all around good stable man.
In the end..they will still be there for you
when the romance is gone.

No sleep tonight...no sleep tonight.....
I hope one of them reads pretty fast....
I don't want to admit it, but I just have to know who she chose.