Last month was such a special one, it was birthday time for Aly!

Yes, our oldest turned 15, which means she now has a driving permit!

It was a fun day.  My parents were in town and were able to participate in our many festivities.

On the kids birthdays they get to pick the meals for the day so we started the day with a breakfast of pumpkin squares.  I took Aly to the mall a few days before her birthday and she was able to pick out all of her "presents".  I decided a few years ago that it was a waste of time to try to find things she liked and then spend more time returning them all.

We headed over to a local favorite "Mo Bedah" for some Hawaiian delight and then proceeded to the Division of Licensing where she barely got her permit!

We ended the day with some sweet meatballs, rice and broccoli (yes she picked a vegetable) as well as a few friends and Oreo pie.

Aly is a beautiful girl both on the inside and the outside with many talents.  I truly believe through watching her that when you utilize your talents you will be blessed with many more.  We love you Aly.