Sixteen Candles

Sixteen years and less than 6,000 days. That's how long yours truly has been around (as of July 11th). On this day, Krispy Kreme celebrated their very own 77th birthday, Chick-fil-A had cow appreciation day, 7-11 gave out free slurpees... And I got 16 candles on my birthday cake which read "Happy 16th Birthday Isabel." A pretty standard message, but I picked it out. I didn't want any embarassing nicknames scrawled across my cake!

It was a lattice cake with pink roses. I LOVED it!

My 16th birthday wasn't celebrated with an extravagant bash you'd find on MTV. It was no Molly Ringwald movie either. Yet, it was my birthday and l wouldn't have had it any other way. All my family came over to my aunt's house and my dad barbecued. I'm still debating on whether or not to have a party with friends in Colorado. To be completely honest, it isn't at the top of my list for now. First, my mouth just needs to heal!

On the morning of my birthday I awoke to a lovely variety of Mexican bread from a delicious market. It was exactly what I wanted (I wanted a light breakfast, to save room for cake and ice cream later obviously!). My aunt made me a strawberry smoothie and overall it was a mellow morning. 

I got ready, curling my hair and wearing a brand new dress my grandmother had just bought me. She always takes me on a little shopping trip whenever I go back home!

Then, my grandma and I went to get manicures and pedicures while everyone else in the family set up for my party. 

My pretty manicure is still hanging in there for being a week old! 

Then I relaxed mostly at my grandparents, and returned later to my aunt's house for the dinner, presents, and cake. My parents had bought me a lovely bouquet of roses and an assortment of balloons!

There are lots more photos on other cameras and such, which I'm sure I'll be getting sometime soon. Yet me with frosting on my face... Well I think that really captures the essence of my 16th birthday. It was sweet, fun, and memorable. I was happy and I'm grateful for the outpouring of love I recieved! While it was nice to have well wishes on social media, I truly appreciate all the sweet texts, phone calls, and hugs from loved ones on my special day. Until next year 7/11.. And until next time xxx.