Sixteen

Even as I type that word, I am incredulous as to how it is possible. Flynn Grace is sixteen. The little bundle of pink that completed our family, who came to us after seven years of waiting, turned sixteen yesterday. Flynn is kind, funny, laid back, chill, organized, creative, caring, introspective, and talented. She loves her family and has a special, individual bond with each and every one of us. She loves playing video games, drawing, listening to music, and watching and reviewing movies. She loves homeschooling and enjoys Chemistry, World History, and Art Appreciation. Flynn is content to snuggle on the couch, but is always up for a movie or shopping trip at a moment's notice. She is particular about the food she likes: tomatoes and any type of crockpot meat are hard nos, thank you. She does like tacos, bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon, smash burgers, and Eggo Waffles. And a cup of Elderberry tea before bed. 

Flynn loves movies. Loves. For her birthday, we each dressed as a character in a film we thought she would enjoy. She, Peyton, and Chris discussed the options via FaceTime and chose a favorite costume and a favorite movie. The winner was the movie we would watch at her party! Here we are, once Flynn saw our choices.

Any guesses????

Rhett - Godzilla from Godzilla Minus One

Steve - Cousin Eddie from Christmas Vacation

Flynn dressed as Bella from Twilight

Nicolas - Ghostface from Scream

Me - Elizabeth from Frankenstein

Kyrstin - Sarah from Terminator

Madison - Sadness from Inside Out

We had so much fun!!! Kyrstin won Best Costume, and guess whose movie was chosen???? Yep! We watched the new Frankenstein on Netflix! It was a good choice, and we all liked it. Flynn and I recently completed reading the novel, so it worked out perfectly, especially since Flynn will soon be writing an essay comparing and contrasting the movie and the book! The movie was beautiful, and while it deviated from the novel in many ways, we still really enjoyed it.

We had Flynn's choice for dinner - Breakfast! She requested scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, waffles, and fresh fruit. Easy and delicious! Then she opened her gifts, and we watched the movie. Afterward, my girl made a wish and blew out her candles.  

Happy Birthday, my baby girl!

Mommy loves you!

Happy Weekend, my friends!

Billie Jo