Sweet Sixteen

My beautiful Daughter, Kaitlyn, turned 16 last week. I was between computers and have just now finally had time to share some of the pictures with you here. Her friends and I all worked together and in less than 24 hours, we created a fun, little surprise party for her.

Kaitlyn wears the silly birthday crown I made for her! She didn't wear it long because she said it made her ears stick out.

We gathered 'round the good stuff!

Kaitlyn and Siv met when they were in preschool at the tender age of two! They've been friends ever since. We invited Siv to Kait's third birthday party. In one of the pictures, you see Siv taking a big inhale because she is ready to blow out the candles. Kaitlyn was too slow and Siv got the candles. Kaitlyn turned around and glared at Siv. So what you see in this picture is a slightly hilarious re-enactment.

I made a few tissue paper flowers for decorations....Amanda decided they looked better on Kaitlyn's head!

Look at all those BEAUTFUL smiles!

Big Shoes To Fill

the last time I went to the Paris Street Market, Kaitlyn accompanied me. We walked up and down the rows of all the neat treasures. At one booth, we found these fun wooden shoes. Kait decided to try them one...much to her chagrin, they fit her feet.

Here is to fun senses of humor and goofy wooden shoes.

Loving The Life I Live

Live the live you love...

I do!

Last night, I sat down to watch a movie with Quincy and within 15 minutes of starting it, he zonked out on the couch. I just let him lie there and I continued on with my knitting and listening to the storyline of the movie. The day was cool and rainy; it was my favorite kind of day. I treated myself to the warmth and aroma of several candles burning.

It was quiet. I felt happy.

The past week had been emotionally trying, yet I was determined to take a deep breath and relax and enjoy.

Wishing you a quiet moment in your life that you love to live.