Officially a teen.......

We started the day with some embarrassing photos of Layne still in bed!! I had to get her in a peaceful state before she woke up all cranky or hyper.



She was actually very pleasant, I think the gifts on the kitchen table helped. I got up early and made her some yummy waffles!! Her first birthday call was from Aunt Jessica and Hayes.

During breakfast, she had to get into all her gifts. I asked her to open a few a lunch, etc...no luck on that. She got some wonderful gift cards, some gum, a Michael Jackson CD and money.

Over the weekend, I was trying to figure out something special to get her--something she would remember and treasure. It was decided to get a ring. She picked out a beautiful garnet and she seems to really love--let's hope she doesn't loose it.

It was a great morning and I can't wait to get home from work and spend the evening with her. I think we will be going shopping now.

I brought home pizza fun lunch and we had a nice lunch date. After work we went shopping--she had to use up those gift cards. The shopping was fun and she got some great stuff, she was very happy with her purchases.

Then we had to decide what to eat for the special birthday dinner. Her choice was Tomo Sushi, because she was wanting some chicken teriyaki. They have the best!!

Look at it, doesn't it just look like a work of art. Unfortunately Layne ONLY wanted the chicken.

I did ask her to try the sushi rolls I ordered. I really thought she knew what I had gotten?? So, she was quite surprised when I told her it was avocado eel rolls. She made a face, but I think she kinda liked them.

We were more than stuffed from dinner and desert didn't sound that great, but I wanted to do something. We had already gotten a huge ice cream cake from Cold Stone the week before--so it was apple pies from McDonald's. Tacky, yes--memorable, yes.

Some of her purchases from our shopping spree. You will see a book about Woodstock in there--that is something she wants to learn about. Should be very educational.

At Target, we decided to finish off the night with a movie. Layne wanted to stay up until midnight and make it a complete day. I thought it would be fun to watch something from when I was a teen. I think the Breakfast Club is rated R--although I was probably 13 when I watched it 500 times.

Another birthday photo of Layne and I.

Before the movie started, I made Layne try on some of her new close and pose for the camera. This photo is about the foot!!

This one is cool, because I didn't realize I was going to get Michael Jackson on the TV!! I think Layne is super cute in this one also--and yes, she is wearing a skirt.

I must say that I had a wonderful day with her and I am pretty sure she had a good day also. We are very sad that Heath had to miss another birthday, but we will do something when he gets home.

Layne also would like to thank everyone for their birthday wishes.