Sweet 16 and never been kissed???

Sweet 16

Abril, Brianna, Angelle, Breydan and Cody
Getting ready to cut the cake

Pap Pap Doutt, Angelle and Grandma Doutt
Angelle, Aunt Hilary and baby Presley (yes she does have a face)
Nathan, Angelle, Kara and Noah
Aaron, Audrey, Angelle and Brody
Casey, Rylin, Angelle and Chasidy

(It is so cute Rylin has a crush on his older cousin Angelle)

We celebrated Angelle's sweet 16 by throwing her a surprise party a week before her actual birthday. Her mom Melissa rented out their club house for the big bash. We invited all of her Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and cousins which with my family, Russ' family and Melissa's family turned out to be about 50 people. It was neat to see so many of the people Angelle loves there to celebrate her big day.

I have been thinking so much about when I turned 16 and the things that I know now that I wish I would have known then.

Here are some of them.

Enjoy your high school years, they will be gone before you know it and you will wish you would have enjoyed them more.

Take your time to make the big decisions in your life. Don't rush into things.

Notice the small things in the world. The sunset, a pretty flower, the clouds, etc.

Take advantage of the years your parents still financially support you. Save your money!

Finish college before you have kids!!!!

Don't worry so much about what people think about you. Be yourself! It won't matter 10 years from now.

Have fun! Have fun! Have fun! There will be plenty of time for boys, jobs and cars. Have fun with your girlfriends!

What a cute cake a friend of Melissa's made it.
The whole family
Grnadma Chris 1/2 of Avery's head, Angelle and Papa Les
Holly, Angelle and Russ
We were teasing Angelle that it has taken two Moms to raise her.

Holly, Angelle and Melissa



We love you Angelle. We are glad you are a part of our family.