It's a party ...

Just jumping on quick to say that there is A PARTY GOING ON over here!!

My girl turns 13!!! on the 12th of September. A teenager soon to be under our wings.

With the start of school and all the activities that the first week entails, we decided to host the party this weekend in order to avoid as many conflicts as possible. Any day is a good day for a Teen to have close friends over to celebrate.

Typically, we go "all out" on the birthday theme parties - just check back to prior posts in early September and October to see what I am referring to. But this year, my girl just wanted it to be simple. She wanted a traditional and grown up party - with no theme.

Okay, there is one theme - Zebra Stripes and Hot Pink!!! Other than that, no theme to what the girls have planned. It's all about talking nonstop and doing what girls do - more talking with lots of giggles.

The sweet thing about this party is that my girl will always remember who attended her 13th Birthday Party. Rather than inviting her friends, who may come and go throughout her lifetime, she chose to invite the people in her life who she knows will always be there for her, and with her. Her cousins. Love that!

L to R: 6th grade, 9th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, 7th grade

So while the girls are doing their thing - I am enjoying time remembering every one of these cute girls - where they started as just wee ones, to where they are as young ladies who have everything going for them. They are well balanced, smart, funny, caring, sweet girls. So blessed!

It's a party ....