"Operation Celebration", Day #3 - Happy Birthday, Emily

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Today is Day #3 of "Operation Celebration" and it is Emily's 13th Birthday!  It's hard to believe that my baby girl is a teenager.  She is such a joy to us and makes us laugh every single day.

She got up this morning and opened her birthday cards from her grandparents.  Part of the surprise today is that I'm cleaning her room from top to bottom and leaving a bag of candy on her pillow, attempting to finish a dress I'm making for her, and making her favorite dinner tonight.

Her main gift from us is coming on Sunday on the last day of "Operation Celebration."

Happy Birthday, Sweetie!  We love you!

Total Cost (not counting the food for dinner which is stuff I already had) - $1.50 for the bag of candy/


Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Happy 13th Birthday Emily!! :) :) xxx

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  2. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Another great plan for her special day. I know you are really enjoying this week of celebrations.

    Happy Birthday, Emily. How was dinner out with your brothers last night?

    Debbi

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  3. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Happy 13th birthday, Emily! You are now a teenager!!! I hope you have a wonderful day and a great year ahead.
    God bless, Kathy in Illinois

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  4. ElizabethdMay 30, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Wishing Emily a very happy Birthday!

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  5. NadineMay 30, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    A very Happy 13th Birthday to your sweet Emily!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  6. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Happy Birthday, Emily!

    Terri, this is such a wonderful idea ~ I'm sure it will be a memorable birthday for her. I mentioned it to my husband and soon to be 15 year old and I think this might be something we will try!

    Blessings,
    Sharon

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