My Sweet 16

The day is finally here for Alexa, the day she has been counting down to for about 3 months, maybe even longer. My little girl is turning Sweet 16. She has grown into a smart, funny, pretty, lovable young lady and that makes my eyes glisten just a little bit. Not because I am sad...but because my heart is filled with joy. I am so proud of who she has become and has yet to be. She's the typical teenage girl in every way...but underneath it all, she is a sweet and caring person that people love to be around!

In true Mommy fashion, I got my kicks by going through old pictures last night so that I could make a picture collage of photos of her to put on FB for all her friends to see. She could think it's funny...she could be a little mad (more embarrassed). Could go either way. It's one of those mommy duties you know. Everyone needs to see that she has ALWAYS been as adorable as she is today! The way I see it, at least I didn't include the photos of her in just her diaper or the one of her in the bathtub making a ridiculous face. I was kind.

She wanted Funfetti cupcakes as her birthday treat for her friends so Grace and I got busy last night and took care of that. They turned out pretty cute I must say. Anything with sparkles has Grace written all over it!

So, it's a bittersweet day for the mom but that will give way soon enough. At least she's not 18 and leaving home. Whoa!!



Alexa then.

 

Alexa now.




Grace and the Sweet 16 Cupcakes!

Have a great day!

Michelle





And....it's a WIN!

The Green Bay Packers win the Superbowl! That's pretty darn cool and exciting. Even better, Dan's heart remains intact. Here are a few photos from the Superbowl Photo Shot from yesterday. Sammy boy is in a pink Favre jersey with a black "X" over the number 4. (Sorry Sammy). Dan and Grace are all smiles, of course, sporting their green and gold jerseys.

I cannot wait to scrapbook these photos!
Michelle



One Long Week

A sick little girl, a blizzard, and FREEZING cold temps makes for a long week! On the other hand, a clean house, a snow day, cardmaking time, baking time, and finishing my book The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (ahead of schedule I might add) are the silver lining. This book was incredibly good, so good that I found myself sneaking in a few pages with my morning coffee. Yes, it was that good! Thanks to my friend I am into the second book of this trilogy, The Girl Who Played With Fire. Just as good so far. I am very much enjoying getting lost in a good book again!!

Today is the big day, Super Bowl Sunday. Daddy bought his little girl her first-ever Packer apparel, a Clay Matthews #52 jersey, complete with...hard to believe I know... BLING. He knows her so well! Both she and Daddy are quite proud of their jerseys. Dan got his first Packer jersey, Aaron Rogers #12, in November and has worn it loyally ever since. I've been advised that I never get to wash it (so he thinks). He's looking forward to a photo op today with them sporting their fabulous duds. Will share. We are looking forward to the Super Bowl party with our friends later today. Good times, good food, good friends...that has to count for something right?!?

We are into the third week of puppy class and things are going great. Sammy is a star pupil and well on his way to being whipped into a tip-top Goldendoodle. He still has his moments but I think he and Grace make each other naughty sometimes...Dan keeps asking when the child training class begins!

So, this week my 2nd baby, Alexa, turns Sweet 16. Am I ready for that? Absolutely not. Am I happy for her? Most definitely! (I remember the feeling, kind of.) She's been counting down the days since...I cannot remember when she started giving me the # of days but it's been a while! It's just so hard to believe. Another one growing up right before my eyes. Between her and Grace, I think I have this realization every other week! Our daughter Eve also celebrates her birthday this week so at least we have some high points amidst these LONG winter days. My LONG nights will officially begin on February 14th when Sweet 16 becomes a legal driver. Yikes!

So, as I wrap this up, I look outside to see it snowing...again. Just think Spring...

And remember~GO PACK GO!
Michelle