Turning 14

So now we celebrate with the family Sara's actual 14th birthday-had to believe she is so grown up and grown up looking. She is already asking about a car next year, oh what a jokster!!!!!

Sara 14~less her hair

Today is Sara's 14th birthday and it is the day she has chosen to give something away for her birthday~~her hair.

Sara has not had her hair cut since we adopted her 4 years ago. This is one of the first requests that she asked of us when we first met her. She later explained that on a yearly basis, the kids are lined up and their hair is cut off. She tried to hide one year, but was found.

Now she is emotionally ready and this morning was the great cutting of the hair. I took her to a salon that my sister uses and off 12 inches went. I thought she was going to cry, but now that it is done, it is SOOOO cute, even though she looks older.

The hair will be mailed to Locks of Love.

Christmas #2

Next we drove 5 hrs to my parent's house for the big family Christmas. First we ate until we were ready to burst, then we had to do the dishes, then the gifts! It was so much fun and we had a great time laughing.

Next the card marathon began. The men at the kitchen table, the rest of us in the fining room and if need by, bring in the card tables too. Of course you can not play cards without chips, dips, and many, many other sweets, topped off with soda!

Christmas at home

We first had Christmas at home. Sara bounced into our room at 6 AM, threw on the light and announced it was Christmas, Santa had come, and time to get up! I quickly told her to turn off the light, leave quickly, and let us get some sleep. Remember to self:set time limit on wake-up call.

So, according to Ruth, she promptly went upstairs,turned on Ruth's lights,jumped in bed with Ruth and hit her over the head with the pillow until she stirred, I believe it was 9X.

Well, we did not get back to sleep, so we commenced with Christmas. The big gift this year was a WII- and according to the girls, it is about time.

Happy Birthday to me

Yes, today is my birthday. Sorry, there are no photos but believe me, I am still gorgeous hehehe

Jeff got me some Sapphire earrings and a matching necklace, along with tons of flowers and my favorite.....a slice of cheese cake of which I do not tend to share.

Sara's 14 b-day party

We had Sara's 14th Birthday Sleepover party and the theme.....ZEBRA. They played games, did mirror frame crafts, ate, did junk food, and stayed up late.