Happy 15th Birthday, Allia!

We started celebrating last weekend since Tuesday would be a busy weekday. We had a nice dinner Sunday evening with Pawpaw and Manah complete with cookie cake for dessert. Tuesdsay morning Allia was up early and off to her ODA classes. But she took off from her afternoon classes so she could come home and celebrate with us. I made a yummy lunch and about 60 cupcakes (45 for her to bring to swim practice that evening!). She opened gifts and received lots of new swim gear from Lito and Lita, her siblings and Austin and I as well as a few other goodies. Pawpaw and Manah gave her a crucifix from Jerusalem and money for her Learner's Permit.

 

 

 

 

Wednesday morning we were off to the DPS to get her permit. I have heard the horror stories and triple checked that I had all the correct documentation for her as well as to get my license renewed. Things went smoothly, and we had everything we needed.....(drumroll)...until the computer system crashed moments before our licenses were processed. So we hung out for a bit but ultimately had other things to do. I called later that afternoon, and their system was still down!. So we went back Thursday morning and had success. She is now legal to drive with an adult!

Her party was last night with some great friends. They swam, ate, crafted and had girl talk time. She is very blessed to have such a sweet group of friends. A few spent the night, and they had a great time, so great that they didn't go to bed until 3am!!! :0

Happy 15th Birthday, Allia!!!