Happy Tuesday!

One more day until Sierra's 16th birthday!!
If you could see Sierra's face while this photo was taken, I can guarantee you that she has a HUGE smile on her face. Then again... she's always smiling, and happy. I know Sierra is happy today because tomorrow is her 16th birthday. She's been receiving random texts on her phone, face book messages, and presents from across the country since Saturday. There is no way my oldest baby girl is growing up! Her sisters and I are very excited for her though. They all get excited when their birthdays come up so they can all make handmade gifts for each other. They all prefer to make their gifts than actually buy them. It's probably because they don't get a huge allowance! Still...I think it's sweet the way they think about each other's special day...especially their big sis. 

 Sierra has always loved the beach (or, as born and raised residents of Jersey call it... the shore) ever since she was a little girl. Every time we go she has to get into the water, and it didn't matter whether the water was cold or warm. Whether to get fully drenched or splash into it with her feet...she loves the feel of the waves crashing towards her. My brother used to call her aquawoman when she was little.  I don't even know if that's a word, but it sounded cute though.

Since she used to dance she's trying to do a pirouette in the water. She's such a goof!

Even though her birthday falls on a weekday, we still plan to make it special. We are really excited for her special day tomorrow.