Sweet Sixteen

Feliz Cumpleaños

 April 4, 2016

Today Kira turned 16 years old. Wow! I cannot believe this is happening. At least since we are currently out of the country she can’t get her license or date. Maybe we should never go back and then she will never grow up! ;)

But seriously, Kira is such an awesome person and I absolutely love being with her. She is one of my best friends but I still boss her around and give her endless “advice” or “orders” because I’m also her Mom. So…maybe she doesn’t always think I’m one of her best friends. ;) Kira has endless potential. She can do anything she puts her mind to. She isn’t afraid of anything and I love her zest for life and her up-for-anything attitude. She is always thinking of others and is so kind and thoughtful. She is resilient and independent and courageous. I want to be just like her when I grow up! I love my happy Kira and I am so excited to see all of the amazing things she does in her life! Happy birthday Peanut!

Today we spent the day doing a few things Kira loves like boogie boarding in freezing cold water. After about 10 minutes, you got numb and then it was fun. We also had a Mexican cooking/Spanish lesson with Juana. She showed us how to make homemade, authentic Enchiladas Rojas, Refried Beans and Rice. She brought us homemade flour tortillas that were so amazing you didn't even care if you ate them with nothing on them!

Later Jeff put the kids to bed while Kira and I stayed up late talking on the roof and looking at the stars. I love talking to Kira and listening to all that is happening in her world. And then dispensing motherly advice that she'll probably never follow but it makes me feel good to tell her anyway. Actually, she's pretty level-headed and mature that I should probably be asking her for advice! Wait...I already do that! ;) But shhh! Don't tell her.

Juana giving us cooking lessons.

Putting the kids to work.

Rolling the enchiladas.

Ready to enjoy our Mexican feast!