gemma

I took the afternoon off yesterday to spend with gemma. It reminded me of the days when my mom would take my sister and I shopping and out to eat. I loved those time even though at the time they weren't the most exciting...

I picked her up from school--she has 2 days left now. we went to Olive Garden for lunch followed by shopping at Ross (her favorite store), and then to get her hair cut and styled. she has such poofy thick hair--not sure where that comes from--and we don't get her regular cuts as it is just not a priority. gemma is such a extraordinar girl--but thinks she is average AT EVERYTHING--if only she could see herself as I do. today was her birthday party--she had 3 boys and 8 girls over. they had so much fun--it was fun to watch the interactions of them all- one of the boys who has a big crush on gemma bought her the dress she was wearing in the picture. --wow --the times have changed since i was 13:)