Sweet 16

My beautiful, intelligent and wonderful daughter Jewel is 16 years old today. Time has flown by. I'm not ready for her to be 16! She has been a gift in my life for almost as long as I can remember. Most parents cannot say that they've been a mom MORE than half their life...but I can. I've been anxiously awaiting this birthday. We are having a Sweet 16 Luau at our home this Saturday. It'll be a small affair- about 25 people. I hope she is happy with her life and is hopeful for her future. I'm so proud to be her mother.