Sweet Ellie turns 13 this coming Sunday. So surreal for me, and SO exciting for her.
My folks came into town from GA on Monday, and since we are having family and church gatherings
this weekend, we decided to have a "girls night", this past Friday, to celebrate her life.
As you know, Ellie has become quite the baker, and she decided that
it would be great fun to have some friends over and teach them to make apple pies from scratch.
In a million years, I would not have imagined that one day, I'd have a TEENAGER,
who wanted to do this. How delighted I was to grant her request. The night was so sweet.
The girls ate dinner, made apple pies, and then decoupaged wooden boxes with darling
scrap-book paper.... either for a recipe or trinket box. Such fun,
and I think Ellie felt very blessed and celebrated.
Ellie is off shopping with Nannie this afternoon. How special to have her grand-parents here
to celebrate such a monumental time in her life. She is definitely a gal that loves to shop,
and I can foresee many opportunities to do so with my girls in the future!
(I have such sweet memories of shopping with my mother and grand-mother!!)
It's odd, having been through a season in my life where there has been little shopping,
(due to young children & no time or energy.... )
to realize with delight, that the time has come to actually put "Girls Afternoon Out" on the calendar!!
(Ellie, Abby, and I had one of these times this past Monday :)
I'm hopeful that my wardrobe will begin to somewhat take on a better shape. ha. ha.
Do you remember turning 13??
Sad to say, I cannot. I remember my 16th birthday, but not my 13th.
I do, however, remember the tension and awkwardness of this time in my life.
The pull to be and do grown-up things..... and yet not knowing if you can or should do them.
I find myself watching Ellie, and recalling certain emotions that she is feeling as a teenager.
I'm thankful that I can somewhat empathize with her, and walk with her through this
new and exciting time in her life. Let the teen years begin.
She is a special young lady with some pretty sweet gifts from the Lord.
How proud we are of her!!
Stay tuned for more to come of Ellie's birthday week...
Our mis Ellie...What fun with your friends and a sweet gift to share with them, giving them skills to make a great Apple pie! We can hardly believe that you are a teenager. You are a a precious young lady and we continue to pray God will direct you, as you walk with Him. Every thing looked beautiful and glad you had a great CELEBRATION! Lv u my name girl! numnum
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