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Dec. 19, 2008

Happy Sweet Sixteen!

Yesterday, my oldest child turned sixteen! She is very proud of her birthday present from her grandfather. (She got a magazine subscription and a pizza party for her and her friends from us.)

By state law, she can't test for her driver's license until the 28th of December--and only if she finishes an online state mandated driver's class. She was well on her way, but when our computer crashed it erased several of her hour and now she is having to make them up. Since she can't drive her car, she can sit in the car and pretend.

I wonder if my father realized that he was giving me gray hairs and worry lines when he gave her the car? Hmmm...... (I don't see her being allowed to drive by herself very much for a while.) Join Mary for more show and tells.

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Dec. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by solidrock

What a blessing for your daughter. And gray hairs for the parents! I know that all too well. I must say though that our boys are good drivers and responsible kids ( adults...where oh where did the time go)

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Dec. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Oh my goodness! What a wonderful gift. Until you see the cost of insuring it lol. Happy Bday to your dd and hugs to you mom! :)

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Dec. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Pam,

Just think, Now it is time for your DD to chauffeur you around town.

Jean

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Dec. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Stef

At least the photo has a high-speed blur. And I think grandpa knew about the gray hairs. It's a silver car. :-) You get used to gray.

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Dec. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mamakaren

Oh boy! Your daughter is truly blessed to have such a giving grandfather. Happy Holidays to you all.
Karen

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Dec. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Oh I know she's excited!

Congrat's

Nikowa

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Dec. 19, 2008 - Congrats

Posted by Canadagirl

I am on the same road as you. [0; punn intended. But.... b/c of when my son turned 16 he can't get that much driving practice in b/c of the snow. Even more grey hairs. [0; Soooo it will happen more in the spring. Buying me some time.

Blessings and ((HUGS)) my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary

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Dec. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by flmom

That's quite a present! A state mandated online test? Things sure have changed!

Happy Belated Birthday B!!!

http://a-skip-in-my-step.blogspot.com/

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Dec. 19, 2008 - Wow.

Posted by basketflat

Wow. What a fortunate girl. I bet she is looking forward to being able to drive it.

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Dec. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Thank you for your visit to my blog today. What a great birthday gift! I pray that the Lord will keep her safe and give her opportunities to use her gift to minister to others.

Tammie @ Are You For Real?
http://are-you-for-real.com/

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Dec. 19, 2008 - How Exciting!

Posted by tiredmom

Yes, many gray hairs in the future, but having another driver will ease the whole chauffeuring chore!

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Dec. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by proverbsmama

Pam, my S&T post is listed with Wordless Wednesday and Thankful Thursday. It is in regard to the heart transplant my bff received this week. It should be right at the top of the page.

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Dec. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Dot

WOW, what a wonderful birthday present. I remember my first car, it was an 1970 delta 88 oldsmobile with a 454 motor. lol Your daughter looks so happy sitting in it. Be safe and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Dot

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Dec. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Keri

wow...
what a great gift!

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Dec. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by moreofhim

Happy Birthday to your daughter! Wow!! That's quite a birthday present. Grandparents are like that. lol When my boys started driving (especially the first one), it was worrisome, but soon that was replaced by how great it was that they could run errands and drive them to their lessons and so forth. Frees you up and that is so nice!

Take care and have a very Merry Christmas!

God bless you ~ Julie

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Dec. 20, 2008 - Wow 16!

Posted by franbles99

As I read this my littly was asking for help to get his vest on - can't imagine him driving!! Not sure whether to hope she gets her studies done or not - just thinking of your gray hair!! :)
God bless!
Sarah

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Dec. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by loobylou1971

Cool present!

Have a good weekend.

Lou x

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Dec. 20, 2008 - Wow! Such excitement!

Posted by kcmyworld

I'm happy for B and hope she's feeling better. A new car is a long way from the Build-A-Bear for my daughter's 6th birthday and I know the desires will change all too quickly.

Hope you and your family are restored to full health soon.

Robin

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Dec. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by hsmomkiki

I just wanted to check in and say Merry Christmas! Sorry I haven't been in touch lately--computer trouble. I hope you and your family have a GREAT holiday!
Kristi

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Dec. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by dcellis

WOW! I would turn 40 over and over again before I would want to see my girl turn 16! 16 and already has a new car - lucky girl.

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Dec. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

WHOA!! That's quite a gift!! :-)

Merry Christmas!! Come see me when you are back from break and let me know how you are doing!

Love,
Farrah

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Dec. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by kimalita

LOL -- sit in the car and pretend! It reminds me of when my wonderful husband was a teen with very little pocket money; he and his friends would go out together and he'd ask his friends if he could at least smell their food to make up for him not being able to afford to get anything.
Smelling food you can't eat, sitting in cars you arent able to drive....you get it, right?! LOL I ran out of coffee this morning, yea, I'll blame it on that!!!

Hope your Christmas was blessed.

We've been on our wonderful Dec break for the last few weeks, back at it tomorrow!

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Jan. 19, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

woweeee! awesome present!!! ari and cj hate the fact that legally they can't learn until they're 17 here, although that may be going up to 18. (i must admit i'm kinda relieved but don't let on to them :)
belated happy birthday from us guys in damp wet ireland :/

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The Princess is a sixteen year old with a flair for writing. She writes a monthly newspaper column for the regional library. Her goal in life is to be an English teacher in Japan. She is very artsy and dramatic.

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