Our oldest turned 15 this week. We have some birthday traditions we have started and kept up over the years. One of them is the birthday wreath or crown of flowers. I usually get the flowers from Trader Joe's. I put the bouquet in the garage the night before so it stays cold and fresh. Then a short time before the party, I will get a wire hanger that I shape into a circle about the size of the head. Then I trim all the flowers so the stems are about three inches long. I lay them all out in front of me and I get out my florists tape. You start at the back and then wrap and wind the flowers one at a time until you get all the way around. I try to arrange them as I go to be appealing. Viola! A beautiful crown. One year I asked the kids if they wanted me to do the crowns, they said they didn't really care. So I skipped it and later, we all regretted it. It really only takes about 15 minutes to make it and even though they usually only wear it for 15 minutes, it shows them I love them and makes them feel beautiful! That's how I want my girls to remember their birthdays and I love to snap a few pictures of them while they wear their crowns.
For our girls 15th birthday, we had a party with her grandparents, her uncle and a few friends. We served pizza and ice cream cake. I am sorry to report I didn't take a picture of that cake. My daughter came up with the ingredients. We layered gluten free brownies, butterfingers crushed up and peanut butter ice cream and chocolate ice cream. I have to say, it turned out really delicious!
The next day we packed up and headed to Seattle for a guitar shopping trip. We were blessed to find an amazing guitar, ate an enjoyable meal on the Seattle waterfront and even visited the gum wall at Pike's Place Market. It was chilly at the end, but a great day overall!
Many blessings, Gretchen
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