Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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!

13 comments:

  1. Wow. There is a theme today. Almost every blog that I've stopped by has had a reminder of how quickly time passes. And, it's so true.
    Happy birthday to your daughter! She looks so much like you!

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  2. She is absolutely beautiful! How I wish I looked like that at 15!!!

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  3. Happy Birthday Emily!! Yes, the years do fly by incredibly fast, so enjoy every minute!

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  4. Happy Birthday!!!

    Tell your daughter she shares a birthday with one of your blog readers ;-)

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  5. Happy Birthday, wow, a learners permit, that is scaring me to death. Have a lovely day!

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  6. A learners permit...how excited she must be today! Happy Birthday Emily!

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  7. Next year we hit 15! Amazing how fast it really does go!

    Glad she is so confident...how did you do that?

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  8. She is gorgeous! Her confidence is AWESOME!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!
    Happy Birthday Emily!
    Would you believe I was 15 when I met and started dating V. We were so young ! Oh my!
    Have a wonderful and pretty day!
    Kristin

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  9. Happy Birthday to your daughter. She's beautiful, and looks like a lot of fun too! It sure does go fast Jen....crazy scary fast!

    Good luck with the whole driving thing...I can't even imagine:)

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  10. Love the pictures... You are a brave soul!! ha ha! That picture does show confidence... and silly... two great qualities! I loved Young Life as a teen! But I was not as brave as you! =)

    Happy Birthday to your not so little girl!!

    I agree with the live moves way too fast... it is killing me to watch my little girl grow up so fast!! She goes into middle school next year and I am dying!! =) **sigh**

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  11. Leaner's permit, birthday, drinking out of the bowl...Life Is Good.
    Love the brave dress up costume. Did they win? She'd get my vote.

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  12. Hi Jen!
    We both have beautiful daughters and are very proud mamas! Ashleigh will be 15 in Sept. I enjoy your blog so much!

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  13. Happy birthday to her. She is gorgeous!

    Yes, the years fly by.....oh so fast.

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