Her day...

Miss Alexis celebrated all day. We sure made it a 'sweet' day for the 'sweet 16 year old.' We shared cupcakes with the Monday night jazz team.Had a KFC dinner at home (Alexis's request). Celebrated with our little family...

Used the special birthday plate and sat in the "Birthday seat."

Singing Happy Birthday... And eating delicious chocolate cheesecake.

Alexis opened her favorite gift...

Joel B, age 11...his idea, wanted to buy his sister what she would love the most...a BIG Hershey's Kiss. He's enjoying having extra spending money after shoveling driveways on Saturday. Very sweet.

And the party is not over. As you know, we will continue all week...and spend time with her friends on Saturday. Cannot wait to share the details!

Thank you all for sending her Birthday wishes. She has been so blessed reading them on my blog and also her facebook. Encouraging words are always a great thing for a 16 year old (and for me,too). Thank you.

Alexis, we are so blessed to have you in our lives. Happy Birthday, my sweet girl. I love you!!!!