So, our oldest daughter turned 14 a little over a week ago. It doesn't seem possible. The Young Woman Organization in this ward hangs a flag on the birthday girl's door for the day. I think this is a great idea. It isn't expensive--buy one flag and use it for every girl for at least a year, if not longer--and it really does make them feel special. They hung a small treat on the doorknob, too. It works especially well in these Utah wards when your entire ward is only a few blocks. Lots of people see the flag as they drive by and remember to tell the young woman happy birthday the next time they see her. We had a family party for Family Home Evening that night. Daughter #1 got a music CD (which she promptly uploaded on her MP3 player), some books, an earring organizer, some earrings, and a new copy of the scriptures. We had ice cream cake for dessert. I think she had a nice day. Last Friday she got another cake, a balloon bouquet, and more earrings from her Nana and Grandad. This party was in conjunction with her Aunt Rachael's graduation party (MBA-BYU Congratulations, Rachael!) but I forgot to take our camera, so no photos. I hate it when I do that.
So, our oldest daughter turned 14 a little over a week ago. It doesn't seem possible. The Young Woman Organization in this ward hangs a flag on the birthday girl's door for the day. I think this is a great idea. It isn't expensive--buy one flag and use it for every girl for at least a year, if not longer--and it really does make them feel special. They hung a small treat on the doorknob, too. It works especially well in these Utah wards when your entire ward is only a few blocks. Lots of people see the flag as they drive by and remember to tell the young woman happy birthday the next time they see her. We had a family party for Family Home Evening that night. Daughter #1 got a music CD (which she promptly uploaded on her MP3 player), some books, an earring organizer, some earrings, and a new copy of the scriptures. We had ice cream cake for dessert. I think she had a nice day. Last Friday she got another cake, a balloon bouquet, and more earrings from her Nana and Grandad. This party was in conjunction with her Aunt Rachael's graduation party (MBA-BYU Congratulations, Rachael!) but I forgot to take our camera, so no photos. I hate it when I do that.
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