Sweet 16

Sooooo - Last week, most of the boys at Perry High School knew that Kelsey was turning 16.  We figured they would be lining up to ask her out but THIS we didn't expect: (a note left on her desk in seminary :)

When she read it to us, we all broke out in laughter but Tom was having a hard time grasping the fact that she is able to date now and that didn't settle too well with him!  ha ha

We are excited, though for Kelsey to be 16.  She is such an amazing daughter.  Truly, we couldn't have asked for a more obedient and sweet little girl.  

She has never once brought us a day of sadness or tears.  Yes - she is normal and has her bad days, as we all do.  But she really has been a joy to raise!

What is happening to all of my babies???  Why are they growing up so fast???  (left to right:  Kohler, Hailey, Kelsey, Spencer)

For her birthday last Sunday, she asked for her favorite Cherry Chocolate Cake.  (it's one of my favorites too.  So yummy!)

 She passed me up in height a while ago and that's ok.  I don't mind looking up to her :)  I do in so many ways already!

 While we were at church, some of her friends came and decorated our house.  It was super fun for her and made her feel LOVED!

 (guess who cleaned it up on Monday?  yeah, Moi)

The dating begins today.  I think she already has an after school date with one of her friends from EFY.  (here we go!)  But the driver's license has to wait until next month since she was late in getting her permit.  It's ok---she has a lot of practice behind the wheel yet to do!  

HAPPY SWEET 16 TO OUR KELSEY!!!