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SURPRISE! Happy 18th Birthday Blog Party, Amanda

6:30 AM, Friday, October 26, 2007 .. Posted in Seeking Rest in Heart and Home .. 7 comments .. Link

 

Wow...so you are the big 1-8. I am still in awe of the years that have passed since those pictures of me standing with Dad outside Grandma's in NM when I was expecting you. We had no idea what this day would bring. We had no idea how blessed we would be to have you standing here before us an18 year old young lady. It is amazing to me, what God has done in your life just in the past 3 years.

 

I remember our new little girl in that fluffy blue dress at Thanksgiving, and the little girl splashing around in the puddles at Grandma's shop. The little girl walking around in Daddy's shoes and lifting up your 2 year old hands to praise the LORD. It's all there - all of those memories. They are all packed in there... in the back of my mind. They are a comfort and a joy as well as a sadness of how quickly time passes.

But, you don't want me to get sappy in front of all of your friends, do you?? No...

 

Well, too bad... this is your birthday, but it is my Mom day! This is the day that 18 years ago I became a mom. The mom of a precious little beautiful daughter.

I can give you no greater gift than the one you already have: the gift knowing Jesus as your Savior and the pressing need to know Him and the Father more.

SUPERGIRL

So, I will give you a blessing:

 Numbers 6:24-26  The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

 

 Jocelyn came up with the idea to celebrate Amanda's 18th birthday with all of her blog friends about a month ago. Since then, she has been sending emails, having banners made, making all kinds of plans. She even told amanda she was going to do a blog party for another blogger's birthday.

Anyway, you have now come upon one of these birthday party posts written just for Amanda's 18th birthday Blog Party. If you haven't already, make sure you go over to Amanda's blog and sign her guestbook/linky. Leave her a Happy Birthday comment and go visit some of the other birthday parties!! Have FUN!!

Now, on with the SUPER Blog Party BASH!The Birthday Girl! 

 

 OK, so I know you love Superman, and we have been doing this for a few years now... decorating with Superman... I thought maybe we would decorate this time with

   Wow! You're 18!

SUPERGIRL 

or maybe with a Happy Birthday, Amanda

 SUPERANGEL

  

Welcome all of Amanda's guests! Today we are celebrating her 100 and eleventieth birthday... er, no....  um, her 18th birthday. Let's have some fun! I know you're 18, Amanda, but you are never too old to play some games... or climb up walls or... throw knives? So, everyone grab a glass of punch, and let's play some party games!

 

 Here we go - a little bit of fun before we get to the gifts. We really couldn't have a party without the Hokey-Pokey and Musical Chairs!!

Alrighty... who's going to sing along? You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around.... that's what it's all about....

 

 

Ok then, now, let's start the music....... da-dum-da-dum.... ...... da-dum-da-dum....  ...... slow down.... hold on..... ok.... da-dum-da-dum....

STOP! Did you get a chair?  Ok, you're out if you didn't get a chair....   Here we go....  da-dum-da-dum....

 

And let's not forget about Pin the Tail on the Donkey!

Let's see... ok, now... blindfolds everyone... did you all get a tail? How about you, did you get yours? Fix your blindfold... I know you can see through that... here, let me help you. Alright, spin, spin... and GO! Put the tail up there... ok. How'd you do?

 

Ok... next game - are you getting tired? Can I get you some more punch? 

HIT IT!!

alright then, now for the Pinanta!    C'mon... I know you all wanna take swing at it!   It's loaded with candy....

Blindfolds again.... Ok... here's the stick. Now... hold on, wait a minute, we have to spin you around... ok, 1.... there's 2... one more time, 3... ok.... now go ahead... swing up.

oh, you missed it try again....  good try... next!

 

 Ok... everyone get something to drink. Here comes the cake. Sorry I didn't make it myself. It does have a pink SuperAngel symbol on it though... and it's 1/2 chocolate and 1/2 white.  There's ice cream too.

All together now:

Happy Birthday, My SuperAngel!

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy Birthday, Amanda-a-aaa

Happy birthday to you!!!!

Alright, we'll cut the cake and get it served; Jocelyn and Rachel, grab those gifts over there. 

Gather 'round everyone, Amanda is opening her gifts!  Amanda, go ahead and start opening them. Eric get the camera. Hannie, hold onto Lucy.

Down, Isaac and Caleb... we want to see too!

 

 

Well, you know you are hard to buy for, but I think this is like the one you were telling me about.  Just so you don't have to wait 20 minutes for the batteries to recharge to use the cordless mouse... a SUPERMAN mouse!

 

Here's a nice gift: the whole set of Lamplighter books. And even those neato world globe book-ends. nice.

 

 

I was going to get that Hello Pretty! off ebay, but I missed it. I know you have been wanting some for awhile, though!

 

 

 

Here is a new vehicle for you to drive. Just what you wanted, a  GOLD Ford Windstar with 2 sliding doors.

 

  A Creative Memories album for every year for the rest of your life... so, let's order 100, ok? And we will set up plenty of time to work on them then too. Man, we have film to develop from last year!!!

 

 

  A beautiful horse that you can actually ride! This one is fully trained and ready to go. See? She is even saddled up with Grandma's saddle. And, I think I will get us each one for all of the birthdays because then we can all ride together!

Giddy-up! 

 

This is for this Saturday. For anyone who can't get here on their own. It shouldn't take too long to get everyone here if we fly them in the Concorde! ha.... yeah, I don't know where it can land though! 

 

 

  AND FINALLY...

ta-dum... oh, I wish this were real! 

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 We can't forget to thank all for coming! So, here is a little Super something for each of you...

 

Oh the memories! 

 

Thanks,  Amanda,  for blogging "Daily" at the "Planet"

 

By the way, has anyone been on the HSB FrontPorch today???

I LOVE YOU AMANDA! I hope you have a wonderful birthday and great weekend!

Love, MOM

 Thank you all for coming!! I hope you enjoyed yourselves! If you haven't already, don't forget to go to Amanda's Birthday Post and wish her the best!

Please note that no animals or SuperHeroes were harmed at any time during, before or after this Super Birthday Bash!  :)

 


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12:59 PM, Friday, October 26, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous
Well, happy birthday to the birthday girl!

Dana
http://principleddiscovery.com

Happy Birthday to Super Angel!

1:45 PM, Friday, October 26, 2007 .. Posted by missionarymama
Great birthday party post! What a fun party! LOVE the gifts!
Enjoy your day with your daughter.


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3:04 PM, Friday, October 26, 2007 .. Posted by SimpleFolk
Wow! That was fun! I haven't done the Hokey Pokey in years! (lol) I'm stopping by to give you a special wish today as well. After all, there would be no "Super-Birthday" without YOU! You truly can be proud of your daughter (and all of your children). I'm excited for Amanda, as she begins her adult life. I know the Lord has special plans for her. :o)

Amy

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3:20 PM, Friday, October 26, 2007 .. Posted by Vicki
Wow, great job on the post Jacque...Although I was looking more for all the embarressing pictures of Amanda, that I thought every parent must share on such special occasions...You know, the naked in the bathtubs ones, or when she's all dressed up in play clothes with makeup ALL over her face...*LOL*

Oh! That was fun!

5:33 PM, Friday, October 26, 2007 .. Posted by TrickyNikki
Wow Mrs. Dixon, you throw a good blog party! I had a blast!

You have done a great job with Amanda in her 18 years. She is such a nice, sweet and smart young lady. I'm glad I've gotten to know her on her blog. Keep up the good work!

Blessings,
~Nikki

Loved the bday blog bash

9:06 PM, Saturday, October 27, 2007 .. Posted by chelelew
I so enjoyed reading about your daughter's bday via the blog. You brought tears to my eyes as you shared your memories of her early years. The time certainly does "fly".
~~CheleLew~~

Mom!!

2:54 PM, Monday, October 29, 2007 .. Posted by SuperAngel
WOW!! I can't believe that you all kept that from me. WOW!!
And.... no I did not stay up on purpose. I thought you all wanted me to stay up and felt bad when I went to bed because you wanted to watch a movie and we didn't.
Those gifts are great. Too bad they aren’t real tho, huh??
I am proud to call you my mama!!
Love you
Amanda


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