I'm not sure how or when we started doing "corner presents" but they have become a favorite part of the kids' birthdays.
Whitney was happy with this stash of gifts.
My mom checked Whitney out of school early so they could drive to Salt Lake to meet up with Bella for some shopping and then a movie.
Bella stayed over that night and the three of us watched "Thirteen Going on 30" together. It was their first Romantic Comedy/Chick Flick and it was hilarious to watch with them since they're both 13. They weren't old enough to swoon and didn't understand a lot of what was funny, but we had a good time.
We had a full day of fun planned for Saturday.
We picked up Lori and went to Chick-Fil-A for lunch.
Then we went to Slurp for the first time and had a hard time taking a self-portrait (of course I love dominating the photo...NOT!)
Oh Whitney.
Next stop was Color Me Mine for our misspelled table appointment of fun.
It took her over an hour before she was ready to paint! She made a cool striped design using tape. We were there for 3 hours and had a really fun time. I think Bella and I would be less stressed the next go around.
We had a family party that evening for Randy and Whitney and I had arranged for a friend from church to make this amazingly beautiful apple pie for Randy.
Adam entertained us as usual!
Whitney blew out all 13 candles (I hope she didn't wish for a dog!).
The big crowd.
Everyone gave Whitney cash!
7 comments:
I love your pennant banner!
My kids love those paint the pottery places too but I usually just watch!
That pie is definitely beautiful, and I am not even a pie person.
And now you have 2 teenagers, WOW!
Do tell what a "corner present" is. Should I already know?
Whitney looks so pretty, especially in the last picture.
What a great birthday celebration idea to paint for Whitney's birthday.
Happy belated birthday Randy and Whitney.
Oh My Gosh! She is a beautiful young lady! She looks like Lori when they are next to each other. My baby is 14. Where did time go?
Can Adam come to our house for Thanksgiving? We need a good laugh, he's always cracking you all up.
Jane--Whitney calls the presents we put on the edge of the kitchen counter "corner presents". I think it started out as their favorite kind of cereal and a little gift. It's the first thing they see when they get up in the morning so now it's highly anticipated.
Ahhhhh. Thanks for the interpretation. What a good idea.
AWE, she is growing up so fast. Sounds like she had a really great Birthday. I liked that you watched 13 going on 30 with her. I have done similar things with my girls.
She is turning into a beautiful young woman! Looks like a fun day! Loving your pendants and that photo of your family laughing? THE BEST!!! Good times!
Watching 13 going on 30 together would be a fun tradition! Love that movie!
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