Natalee Turns 15

Natalee was lucky enough to get a Saturday to turn 15!  We began the day with tater tot breakfast casserole and then she opted to do Saturday morning cartoons versus choosing a Christmas movie, which was in the advent calendar.

But first, a couple of presents.

volleyballs - a much requested item

Many wishes for decades more birthdays, Natalee!

Natalee had a card from Aunt Kea and Uncle Miguel and one from Grandma and Papa Tallman.  Lucky mail day!

The afternoon was just kind of normal.  Natalee opened a couple more gifts.

The kids played and read and then Natalee and I prepped to pick up some of her friends to go to supper and a movie.  The family met us at Natalee's choice {Chick-Fil-A} for supper and then the fam went home and I took the girls to see Journey to Bethlehem.

The movie was cute - not historically accurate but a different perspective - and gave the girls and I some talking points as we walked over to the coffee shop to get a scoop of ice cream to finish out our evening.

Of course, pictures in the Christmas tree arch.  Makes a great photo backdrop!

The girls model walked back to the bus - don't look at us walking against the sign.  The square was barren!  It was a privilege to play chauffer to these sweet girls and to hear their laughter and chatter from the back of the bus.

Happiest of birthdays, Natalee.  May 15 be your best year yet!