A Beautiful Mess: 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!!