My Teenager

I can't believe that I'm the mother of a teenager! Shalyn officially joined the teen aged ranks on the 19th. She is growing up into such a beautiful (on the inside and out) young lady. The last few years have flow by so fast. I fear the next five years are going to go even faster.

We threw a surprise birthday party for her on her actual birthday with some of her friends from church. We had a silly dinner, I told the girls we were all out of silverware and that they would have to improvise a little. Each girl drew a number and got the corresponding utensil, spatula, tongs, chopsticks, ice cream scoop, a tsp, a baby spoon, etc. The girls were really good sports and had a lot of fun. Then, they went off on a photo scavenger hunt. Each team had a digital camera and a list of things they had to find and take a picture of. Later, my very talented friend, Gayle came over and made beautiful bracelets with the girls. They played a variety of night games and everyone seemed to have a great time.

The girls showing off their bracelets

Shalyn left today for the rest of the week to attend a girls camp sponsored by our church.
She went last year and had a blast (minus being evacuated a day early due to wildfires in the area.)

All ready for camp!

I am so proud to be her mother! She is an awesome daughter and a wonderful big sister to Avery, Zane and Cole

On the 18th after arriving home from her dad's

Looking pretty in her new dress

A little attitude!