My baby turns sixteen today!
Is that really possible? It just seems like yesterday I was wishing her a Happy Fifteenth here on the blog!
Turning sixteen is kind of a big deal at our house. Of course you can drive when are sixteen – except that Tessa hasn’t had her permit long enough so it will be a few months until that happens.
The other big deal is that Tessa has reached official dating age! Yikes! I think she is grateful that her two older brothers aren’t living at home right now but her dad still is!!!
Tessa has her special day all planned out. Breakfast in bed with overnight waffles with raspberries and cinnamon syrup. Shopping and lunch at our favorite pizza place on NW 23rd with mom and sister. Then dinner at Rockbottom Tavern in downtown Portland. Food is always a very important part of birthdays around our house! Somewhere in between all of that eating she plans on squeezing in a movie and a pedicure!
I’m sure there will be some presents included and I’ll be making Pioneer Women’s Strawberry Shortcake Cake for dessert per Tessa’s request!
My beautiful, sweet fourth baby…
has become a beautiful and sweet young woman!
Happy Birthday sweet Tessa!!
These beautiful pictures of Tessa were taken by my friend and photographer Meg. Meg is amazing and I want to introduce her to you but she deserves a post all her own. By giving her a post of her own I can share even more of the beautiful pictures she took of Tessa!
So please let me introduce Megan Daines of Megan Elle Photography to you.
Happy birthday to your daughter! Those pictures by your friend Meg are absolutely beautiful. I hope you enjoy this special day together!
Happy Birthday, dear Tessa! You look gorgeous as always. Thanks for sharing so many fun pictures. Have fun on your first date. . . . .I’m certain the guys have been waiting. YEAH! 16 opens so many fun doors. Hugs! Aunt Tamara
Gorgeous photos of a very lovely young woman! Happy birthday Tessa!
Happy birthday Tessa! You were an adorable baby and are a lovely young woman. I’m still so impressed with your original ideas at Girl’s Camp.
Happy Birthday Tessa! Have FUN! I have no doubt that you will. I love your mom’s blog.
I’m a sucker for baby pictures! What a cutie, she’s grown into such a beauty.
Happy Birthday Tessa!