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Sweet Sixteen Audrey!

She really is the sweetest girl in town!


Her Grandma passed down a heart pendant necklace that is a favorite of hers and what better person to receive it than Audrey!
Took her out this year for her annual birthday burger to a local place:)
Audrey's actual birthday fell on a Tuesday night and so I made her chicken pesto(fresh!) and then headed over the hill to have some Salt n' Straw ice cream :)
 
I made her wear the tiara I ordered on Amazon for the ice cream
 haha
Pointing out that her brothers are very good birthday brothers...from lots of love to playing a gingerbread man at her 5 year old Candyland party!


festivities up with pictures from birthdays past :)
3rd Birthday!
4th Birthday!
Getting ready for Winterball with friends as her birthday week closes out.
We found a cute dress at Nordstrom Rack with pink heels and pearl earrings.
 I think we spent $50 total! She looked more spring than winter but who cares...sixteen is fun like that!
With blue rhinestones from her crafting kit for lining her eyes!
With friends Eva, Deja, and Akiko
She is making time for surfing more this year :)
She is a kind granddaughter :)
A great adventure buddy
Audrey can literally read a book anywhere :)
such a good sister who will hug when it's time to hug!
haha
A planner and a goal setter :)
And now a permit to drive holder!
Her style is emerging and she is fun for me to watch...often I say...
hey! I had those same exact jeans!
(case in point above)

Audrey...you are a born leader.
 You have a quiet yet commanding way about you. 
I hope you will continue to lift up your voice to help others and create places of acceptance for all.
 I love being your mom. 
We have started calling you "the boss" lately.
 You have talents to not only lead but to organize and speak in a way that others understand. 
Sixteen never looked so hopeful, so bright, and so effortless.
We love you so much!
Happy sweet 16 birthday beautiful boss lady:)




 

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