Happy Birthday, Amber!
Amber's is twelve. My little girl is now a young woman. In honor of Amber turning 12, and entering young women's, I planned a last minute surprise party all decked out with young women colors. We even watched the new hit movie "Once I was a Beehive"! I still can't believe that my little girl is no longer little.
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| Waiting to Surprise Amber |
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{PIZZA PARTY}
from left to right: Kellyanne (gymnastics friend), ?Brooklyn?, Amber, Ava, ? (gymnastics friend), Lorissa, Lilly |
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Young Women Colored Cake Waffles
I made a white cake and sectioned out portions and added food coloring to those portions. We then made the cake into a waffle--it was super fun and awesome! |
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Happy Birthday, Amber
Jake, Lilly, and Amber in this pic. |
On her birthday…
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| Good Morning, Beautiful Birthday Girl |
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| Jake couldn't contain his excitement over his gift for Amber! He wanted her to cover her eyes while he brought out the gift. It was too cute watching the two of them give and receive. |
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| Hailey created a picture for Amber that is full of pictures of Amber and our family. The picture states, "I love you to the moon and back." A lot of thought and effort went into this gift, and Hailey could hardly contain herself when Amber was opening her present. I love it when my kids give a gift from the heart--it's becomes more fun to give than to receive. |
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| A gymnastics mat has been on Amber's wish list FOREVER. |
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| Twelve means Amber can wear make-up... |
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| Young Women Leader's gave her an entire half-gallon of ice cream, and she wanted it all to herself! {It's her birthday--she can do that.} |
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| Root-beer and Cake Make us Happy |
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| Because Amber's birthday was on Sunday, she seemed to have an extended celebration for several days. On Friday she had a surprise party; on Sunday she had a family party; and then on Tuesday she attended the temple. |
We are so grateful for Amber in our lives! She is a joy in our home. She is often the source of peace and harmony whenever contention may arise. Her happy light-hearted personality brings laughter every single day. Her love for life is infectious to all those she surrounds.
After Uncle Brandon died, Amber went through a few months of pure struggle; however, she persevered and has become an even brighter light of the gospel. She has overcome a lot of fear and strengthened her faith in the Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for the example she is to me and to everyone she comes in contact with.
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