Baylee's Sweet 16

Baylee's 16th birthday finally arrived. I had an idea for a party about six months ago, so I have just been slowly planning everything since then.  

Here are the invitations we sent out.  

Her birthday fell on a Friday, so we didn't do much that day except for the traditional morning donuts and then Richard hand delivered flowers to her school.

Then, on Saturday, everything started about 10 AM.  I took her to have a pedicure and then we went to lunch. 

I had found a cute sash for her to wear so that everyone knew it was her birthday!

Then, we met all of her friends at the mall.  They thought we were there just to do a little shopping, but I also had planned a photo scavenger hunt for them to complete before time to leave the mall.

They completed eight out of the 10 tasks within two hours, and all left with a new dress! They are some fast shoppers!

Brightest lipstick find

Ugliest prom dress find

Best accessory find

Baylee had to get a makeover from the cosmetic counter

Highest heels find

How many girls can you fit on a kiddy car ride?

By the end, they were getting desperate to finish as many as they could so instead of walking all the way back to Hollister to find the hottest hunk sales man they just found the first guy sitting alone in the food court!

Then, we were headed back to the house to start to get ready for our dinner plans.   Luckily, Troy and Teague where at their dad's and Kelby and Koby were playing outside, so the girls were able to take over all three bathrooms upstairs for hair and make up.

The guy guests that Baylee invited showed up at about six and we were able to take a few group pictures.

The timing worked out perfect because as we were walking outside to take pictures on the porch, the limo pulled up to surprise them. They all seemed very excited to ride to dinner in style!

We went to the Mexican food restaurant in town for dinner where we met up with all of the grandparents and cousins.

After dinner, the limo was able to take them around Waco for about an hour.  During that trip they stopped at the historic suspension bridge for a few pictures! 

Then, it was back to our house for cake and presents and ice cream.

It was a fun, exciting, exhausting 12 hours, but it was so worth all the memories that were made.  We love you, Baylee and hope the day made you feel as special as you are in our hearts!!