Happy sweet 16 Brianna!

What a day of celebration we had yesterday!  I'm not sure how it happened but my original baby turned 16!  Wasn't it just yesterday that we brought home a 5 pound 10 ounce beautiful baby girl?  It sure seems like it was yesterday and yet 16 years have flown by. 

Brianna, your dad and I are proud of the young lady you have become.  We love your beautiful spirit, your love for Jesus, your love for orphans, your love for your siblings and your love for your friends.  We love your crazy sense of humor, your competitive nature and your willingness to work hard and keep trying even when it isn't easy.

Brianna and her friends

 Caitlin, Brianna and Maddie

 At the restaurant

The fruit bouquet..the one thing she really wanted for her birthday

 Brianna with her new keychain!

Brianna's chariot for the day!

 After lunch, they changed for a trip to the mall!

Everyone in..off to the mall!

 Smiles, smiles everywhere!

 Nicholas and Ryan

 Grace and Hunter

 Claire even had a turn for a ride!

At the mall, they had a scavenger hunt.  They had to take pictures with each item they found.  Plus each item on the list had to be found in the color purple!

 Purple socks!

 Purple sunglasses

 Purple high heel shoe..bonus points if someone is wearing it!

Purple gumball

 Purple necklace..bonus points if it had a peace sign!

 Purple board game!

 Purple tie..bonus points if it had stripes!

Happy Sweet 16, Brianna!  We love you!