Fifteen

Not sure how it is possible for me to be the mom to a gorgeous 15 year old, but she is here living in the house so it must be real.

She has always been intense and it has been a thrill ride for all of those 15 years. (Those of you who do not live in our house have no idea.)

Thankful in every way, that God bought me a ticket for this ride.

Our girl is growing up to be beautiful on the inside and out.  Love her so, so much.

Her birthday "picks" were...

Cheesecake

Vanilla ice cream

Cheddar Pirate's Booty

Orange Chicken and Rice

Any kind of soda except diet

And the big birthday gift.....she got her nose pierced.  She looks just as gorgeous as ever.

Love you so much Abriana!

Alice

We had to say goodbye to our sweet exchange student, Alice, last Friday.  She was here with us for 2 weeks.  She is a city girl, so I am not so sure she was completely impressed by our location.  Also, not so sure she was impressed with our chaotic family.  She was so sweet and polite, though.  We love Alice!

We took Alice to the lake, to the amusement park where she made herself sick on a circular ride, and to a couple of picnics and a baseball game.  She also went shopping with her travel group.

So thankful to have met Alice!