Happy Birthday Lizzy

Lizzy became a teenager on December 3rd! Happy Birthday to my sweet baby girl! I just adore her! At age 13 Lizzy plays the harp and piano; loves to tumble and dance; is a great student; and enjoys hanging out with friends.

Unfortunately, she had the flu and was vomiting Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Poor baby, she had the flu last year on her birthday too.

Saturday, on her actual birthday, she danced in a charity concert for Creative Arts Academy. She tried to rest during the day in preparation for this event.

The power went out minutes before the concert was set to start. The audience and dancers sat patiently in the dark for an hour waiting for the power to return. Audience members tried to entertain us by singing Christmas carols. I think I was more entertained by the young audience members’ shadow shows on the ceiling than singing Christmas carols. At 7:00, they informed us that the power would be back on at 8:00. The audience and dancers left and returned at 8:00 for the concert.

It was a wonderful production. The proceeds were used to assist with medical bills for a little girl named Kaidence who needs a second heart transplant.

Since Lizzy wasn’t feeling very well, we celebrated Lizzy’s birthday over several days. Saturday we decorated her room, and she opened presents. Sunday I cooked her favorite meal: paprika chicken, and pasta with asparagus. Monday we went to dinner at the Olive Garden as a family. She opted not to have a friend party this year.

She wanted to refurbish her room for her birthday. Thanks to Grandpa Brown and his fabulous painting skills, her room is now the purple bird room. Perfect for a cute little teenybooper.