My YoUnG WoMaN!!

HaPpY BiRtHdaY To LyS!!!

This week my BaBy GiRL turned 12!!! Shes definitely not a baby anymore. She is a young woman. Who is just as sweet as ever, Has more beauty about her than I could ever imagine, and as Anne would say it best, has the most kindred spirit I could ever hope for. :)

SO, heres to you Lys. Heres to you growing stronger every day here on out. Here's to you staying true to yourself. Heres to you taking life into your hands and making the most of it, as you have done already. Heres to you and not conforming to the rest of the world. Heres to you being a  BeAuTiFuL YoUnG WoMaN and not letting anyone prevent you from staying that. And as my grandma Joyce told me I believe on the same birthday as yours, "Take time to smell the Roses". Don't let this life get you so rushed that you forget what is really important. And I hope I have even remotely instilled in you what I feel is. 

 We started Alyssas big day with lunch. We are fortunate to have our friend Madison in town with us for a couple weeks. So she was able to join in on the fun! Alyssa received $100 to go spend on whatever she would like at the mall. So, after lunch we headed over to south towne, and ended up at Ross, to shop! The girls had fun! They bought clothes, Shoes, jewelry, scents.. and the person that Alyssa is, bought me a present with her money along with her friend. 

I had received a text a week or two prior from Ashley (Alyssas friend) asking if they could throw her a surprise party. Awww what sweet friends she has to do such a thing! So they came over, along with help from Lauren, Set up a party while we were gone. Alyssa had NO clue. For someone who didn't think she was going to get much bless her heart for having a grateful heart and spirit all day long. I just love this little Angel....

Alyssa and Madi just as we returned from ShoPPiNg!

It was funny because we worked up a thurst while shopping. Lys had asked if she could have a Pepsi, because it was her birthday so I agreed to it. Since it was her birthday and all ;).  Right after this picture was shot we were headed in and she was opening the door telling me how she was going straight in for the pepsi and just as she opened the door....

SURPRISE!!!! 

She was SOOO cute! totally jumped, scared out of her Mind! HaHa! All her friends were right on the stairs shouting!

Lys.. Beautiful, happy.. SURPRISED! 

And don't forget the PEPSI! 

Madi and Lexi

Lexi, Senja, Katie, Ashley, Lys and Madi

They decorated so well and fun, I had to take some pictures.

After playing some fun little games that Lex and Ash made up and brought over we went swimmin! 

The boys. They were troopers all day. West kept saying, "Im not going to ruin your birthday Lys." hahaha meaning he wasn't going to have a whiney or bad attitude.

Grandma Vicki and Grandpa Bert came to see Lys. They are so sweet. Always make an effort to make her feel special. Thank you!

Ash and Madi... Too funny :)

Gage is going to be a LaDy KiLLeR!!!! Look at that Punim.

These girls are so cute and so fun I could literally hang out with them ALWAYS.

(Ashley, Priscilla, Madi, Senja, Alyssa, Lexi and Katie)

"Happy Birthday to You"

Ash and Lex made her the delicious Birthday Cake! Mmmmm they did SO good!! Thank you girls for all of your efforts. I, and Alyssa, absolutely adore you.

Senja and Madi and their Cake scarfing skills.

After opening presents (which my camera battery died for) We went out on the golf course and played some night games til 12 am. HaHa! What a FUN day!!

Alyssa, you are my angel. Always will be. Meant to be here, always... 

Keep smiling, Keep laughing, and never stop dancing.

I love you.

-Mom