Monday, October 4, 2010

....snapshots of a weekend & getting brave

PLEASANT SURPRISES

(my little birdie was used here and
the message that she accompanied
couldn't have been more
fitting for myself and my Mackenzie
who turned 16 the day of this message...
thank you Brave Girls!!!)

SISTERS CELEBRATING AT DINNER

WISHES MADE on a SWEET 16

FORTUNES READ

DECORATIONS IN PLACE

PERSPECTIVE OF A MOM
CHAPERONING A SWEET 16 B-DAY PARTY

and on a different note...
i am off and flying tomorrow to
i couldn't be more excited!!

i get to see this baby girl and this gor-juss mama

(Photo courtesy of Chrissy Gardner)

i am feeling very blessed!!!!

will chat with you all when i return!!!
love you much!!!
cheers to monday music!!
xoxox

Posted by Kolleen at 1:58 PM
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15 comments:

  1. Elizabeth HaltOctober 4, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    Such sweetness.

    Have a wonderful time! (I know you will.)

    xoxo

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  2. aimeeOctober 4, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    i can't imagine my girls turning sweet sixteen...but something tells me it will be here before i know it! have a wonderful time at brave girls camp!

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  3. paperbirdOctober 4, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    I Love your little bird
    I remember sweet sixteen from years gone by... a sweet time :-)

    Have FUN at BGC. Give my sweet Chrissy friend a hug.

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  4. mindyOctober 4, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    that bird is absolutely making me so HAPPY! i love, love him ;-)

    i'm so excited for you and going to brave girl camp. i wish i was there with ya'll! i'll be thinking of you girl. have the bestest time ever.
    love you!

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  5. FaithOctober 4, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Congratulations on your baby turning 16!!! Have a great time at Brave Girls Camp! You are one brave mama! xo

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  6. UnknownOctober 4, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    Safe journey to you Kolleen, it's gonna be AMAZING! Love your sweet birdie. I'm excited to hear all about it when you get home. Please give Chrissy an extra hug from me. :)
    ♥Jenny

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  7. EllaOctober 4, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Hi Kolleen,
    So happy the party went so well! It looks fab~

    Your birdie is adorable; How exciting!

    Can't wait to hear how Brave you all were at camp!
    enJOY, it sounds like an adventure of a lifetime~
    xXx

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  8. AnonymousOctober 4, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    oh kolleen, what a lovely painting and letter!!!will you be selling prints? i love it!!! makes me think of my daughters and mom and sister!!! so envious of your brave girl camp! i would love to do that sometime...sending hugs & brave energy for a delightful time! xxoo

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  9. rachel awesOctober 5, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    such riches
    to hold
    CLOSE
    & also
    wing
    free
    LOOSE.
    adore it all
    & happy 16th birthday, mackenzie!
    xo

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  10. Cathy BuetiOctober 5, 2010 at 4:36 AM

    Hi Kolleen! These pictures are wonderful! What a proud mama you are!

    And I know you will have a blast at camp! Cannot wait to hear all about it! :)

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  11. JaneOctober 5, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    It will be 2 more years before I have a 16 year old in the house and he's already talking about driving! Happy, happy trip to you. You're a lucky girl and I can't wait to read all about it.

    xoxo
    Jane

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  12. AnonymousOctober 5, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    I can hear the sweet chirping birdies in Idaho surrounding you on your brave adventure! Have a delightful and joyous time, dahling :)

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  13. Carissa PaigeOctober 5, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    I loved your birdie being used over on "the daily truth" brave girl page! LOVE it! You are so sweeeeeet! I hope you three enjoy the heck out of some brave girls! :) Woooohooo!
    Love you so,
    Carissa

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  14. GiovannaOctober 8, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    Love these pictures!! Have fun on your trip sweetheart!
    xoxo
    Giovanna
    bohomarket.blogspot.com

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  15. Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual DirectorOctober 15, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    I came to catch up with you my friend and as always your vibrancy reminds me to be brave-you go BRAVE GIRL and thanks for inspiring...

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