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We have a teenager!!


Well in developing a business plan I made a huge decision to focus my business on wedding planning more than all other events.  I do however have a chance from time to time to plan birthday parties and I love it.  I’m sure to place extra focus on birthdays when the opportunity arise using the skills I’ve been taught and doing additional research to make things special for the guest of honor.  With that being said…..this time I had the opportunity to celebrate a huge milestone birthday in my personal family.  My oldest daughter turned 13 years of age……yes a teenager we now have!!  I think back to the moment I gave birth to her at the tender age of 18 years old not even imagining her 13th birthday only wondering how I’m going to adjust to the quick change being a teenage single mother would bring.  I like many others decided to dive in head first soaking myself with all things baby, motherhood, parenting, safety and kid health.  I can honestly say I have enjoyed all 13 years of this child’s life and as she thought she was only celebrating finally becoming a teenager…..I too was celebrating to have had the opportunity to be her mother and watching her become RAVEN right before my eyes.  Yes, the challenges do arise having a child at such a young age and now being a young parent of a teenager buttttt I wouldn’t trade a minute of experience or life lessons that the Lord has used this child to teach me.    


Of course I have to first thank everyone that added such special touches to the party experience.  My faithful to the cause hubby who no matter what strange detail I want to add to the kids’ parties he agrees and just load the van with supplies and cook what is needed…no matter how bizarre and who is not biologically her father but has been her daddy before she could say ‘daddy’; my wonderful mother who helped keep me sane and came in with last minute small details as GeGe does so eloquently while also agreeing to baby sit Triple Threat and has been the best GeGe my children could have ever had; my ever so supportive sister who has been there since she was a teen herself willing to love her niece like no other; our Nana who has been a great nana no matter the situation and been there to support and love my baby girl; my Granny who now sews only for special occasions found this to be one of those occasions providing baby girl a custom party dress.  While not only provided full time care for me to continue my education and work but also provides me moments of rest; my daddy who is the best Poppy ever to my kids and rolled and pat 40+ sliders for the party; my Auntie Resa who I like to call my quiet supporter.  She tends to be in the background doing whatever needs to be done for us all to be successful from cooking, counseling and praying…this time came through with a gorgeous fruit tray arrangement; my heart, my cousin Buddy who has no kids of his own but has loved baby girl since he knew of her existence like his own.  He totally added a special touch with a juice bar serving it up to the teens; my in the nick of time cousin Mike for coming through adding icing to the party cake with a luxury ride for the birthday girl and the VIP friends; my cousin Michael for coming through having the birthday girl feet looking right and ready to dance; New Millenium Entertainment - McQueen for keeping the party as the kids say ‘turned up’ and the music on point and Bel Ricordo Photography - Kenni for keeping the flash going….the teens loved the photo booth.  I thank you all and owe you big time because this is special to my heart because this 13 year old has sat on that heart for 13+ years and each of you made her smile.
*Photos below are personal photos....professional photos will be uploaded for advertisement purposes when received*
Perfect display of my Diva growth made by my one and only sister
Cake and candy table
Open Bar ready by the cousin


Up close of the cake
Sliders anyone


Food ready


Red Carpet Event

The birthday girl and friends arrive

My baby is '13'

They danced all night

Birthday Photos taken by Christina with Everlasting Essence Photography





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