Fifteen!

15 years ago today.....we had a little baby!
Our first!
And it is true..what they say...the years do fly!

When I think back to myself as a fifteen year old...the word that comes to mind is awkward. You know that time in your life when you didn't really seem like yourself. For me...I remember a mouthful of big braces, mousy brown hair, a scrawny little body, and hopes of making the cheer leading squad and having a boyfriend so I could feel more special, less awkward.

Not awkward like this....

....dressing up in a crazy costume at Young Life and wearing it to Chic~Fila to be judged for a chance to earn your team a free meal. To me...this shows confidence....and a crazy, fun, adventurous personality!

Not awkward like this either....

Making Chrystal Light in a giant measuring cup...then just adding a straw and drinking it from there.
This shows the smarts to know that cleaning one less cup saves a little time....more time for texting I guess!

And not even awkward like this....

Laughing at yourself because you know that your Dad got you back.
...Celebrating your birthday at a restaurant with a bunch of singing waiters!

Today will be busy. We are heading to the DMV after school for a Learner's Permit, then Em will drive to volleyball practice. I'm sure she will do fine...I'm more worried about how I will do.

Enjoy your day...and be mindful of the time! It really does fly! I mean it!