16 riddles

Kassi’s friend Cynthia gave her a really cool gift – even us adults were having fun with the present riddles.  Each riddle’s answer was a present – so she had to read the riddle and find the numbered gift & try to guess what it was before she opened it.

Cynthia made her a special birthday card that read . . .

Dear Kassi,

In honor of your Sweet Sixteen I’ve made a list of 16 reasons why I (and everyone else) Loves YOU!! . . .

1.  You’re a great friend to have lunch with. (Wendy’s gift certificate)

2.  You’re very sweet. (Kit Kat candy bar)

3.  You “STACK on the fun” at any event. (can of Pringles)

4.  In uncomfortable situations, you help things go smoothly. (lip balm)

5.  I can count on you to “hold it all together.”  (pony tail holders)

6.  You’re refreshing; You keep away the bad stuff!! . . . You keep us “sane.” (hand sanitizer)

7.  You have a crazy-cool “fun-wild streak.” (green color streaking hairspray)

8.  A circle is round and has no end.  That’s how long I wanna be friends . . . (a piano key bracelet)

9.  You “pierce” the dark with your bright personality.  (earrings that look like Converse high tops)

10.  Your “spectacles” are entertaining. (a pair of green zebra print fun fashionable glasses)

11.  You’re a cut ‘above’ the rest.  (a pair of above the knee socks that look like green Converse)

12.  I’m always “comfy” around you. (a pair of slipper socks)

13.  You’re the best friend to ‘chill-out’ with.  (a penguin ‘best friend’ ring)

14.  You fill me with “gLee”.  (a GLee hat)

15.  You make it pop.  What’s up doc?  (a case of Dr. Pepper)

and . . . (drum roll please)

16.  You’re unique.  You’re a “star,” you’re an amazing girl.  That’s what you are!! You’re fun to “Converse” with, you’re amazing & sweet . . . Kassi’s a girl you gotta meet!!  (a pair of CRAZY fun – that’s so Kassi, Converse military high tops).

 

When Kassi opened the box – the shoes were not there because they had been ordered & shipped. 

What a fun & very thoughtful gift! 

What a C.E.L.E.B.R.A.T.I.O.N!

We had been planning for weeks to surprise Kassi for her 16th birthday.  We had planned a family gathering, but little did she know that her friends would be her to help her celebrate. 

It was an awesome day!  I took her out for a light lunch, then we went and shopped for a new outfit, next we went to a family friend’s house who did her make-up, and finally we made it home where her friends were anxiously awaiting to surprise her. 

Thank you to all her friends & family that made her day very special!  It is definitely a birthday I think she’ll have fond memories of for years to come.  It’s hard to believe she’s 16!!

My bones

Apparently one bone is not enough!!

Time to deliver . . .

Girl Scout cookie time is almost over – THANK GOODNESS!! 

I am very proud of Mackenzie and her success.  She was very passionate about selling, so she set a goal and she reached for it and even went beyond with her participation at the various cookie booths. 

Now it is time to deliver all those cookies.  Actually we are close to being done delivering and collecting money (which is the biggest hurdle). 

WAY to GO, Mackenzie.  Job well done!!

Chow time

Zack loves eating at Bob Evans!!  His favorite thing to get is the Knife & Fork Turkey dinner (something like that).  It’s a piece of Texas toast topped with sliced roasted turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, and gravy.  Can you hear his arteries clogging up – good thing he’s young and active. 

Well, the other day for lunch he made his own using left over rotisserie chicken, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy on top of a slice of wheat bread. 

Yes, he ate it all!

Puppy

I know we have shared here before how our puppy thinks she is a lap dog or even a couch potato and human, but she is hilarious!!  The other day, my fil was sitting reading his morning paper and she decided to sit next to him. 

Of course, once we decided to take her photo my fil decided to add a little character to her – not that she needs any more.  We love her!!

 

Then this morning Zack decided to share his newly acquired hat with Chloe. 

She takes it all in stride.  I kid you not, she sat still with this hat on for a good three minutes – if not longer - as my mil put new batteries in her camera, Mackenzie located her camera, and Zack took shots with his camera.

Oh yeah, just a little more torture – they put Kassi’s sunglasses on her.

 

 

Don’t worry – she was rewarded with a doggie treat in the end!!