Sixteen Candles

The big day finally arrived!  On June 14th, Morgan celebrated her SWEET 16.  What a fun day we had.  Morgan woke to a surprise her siblings had planned.  Kelsey and Jake stayed up late making a fancy car for Morgan.  They blind-folded her, put keys in her hands, and walked her out to the garage.  Morgan was a good sport, although I'm sure there was a little disappoint when it wasn't a real car. 

The wheelbarrow car was complete with a back seat (skate board), steering wheel, ignition, wheels, flames and a Utah license plate that said "MOMOW8."

Morgan was able to get her driver's license late that morning and then proceed on her first official date with Connley.  They went to Krispy Kreme, watched a movie and had a picnic at the park.  Good times!

 

We finished the evening by broadening Morgan's horizons with a new culinary delight!  She tried Greek food for the first time and really liked it.  We had a good evening eating on the patio of Aristo's Greek Restaurant.  They had live music and Morgan was serenaded with a round of "Happy Birthday." 

Earlier in the day I had planned to look up the time Morgan was born.  I was busy and forgot to get it done.  While at the restaurant, I abruptly interrupted our conversation and said, Morgan, you were born at 7:24pm!!  At that precise moment, I looked down at my watch and it was exactly 7:24pm.  I was in shock.  I had to show the entire family my watch to prove it.  I had not remembered this time all day but at that exact moment, the thought was placed in my mind.  We became emotional as we recalled that Morgan's Grandma Harris, who passed 5 years ago, LOVED numbers, dates, times, etc.  Grandma also LOVED Morgan with all her heart.  They had such a special relationship.  I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that my mother was there in spirit celebrating with us.  She brought that time to my remembrance and by so doing, joined in our special celebration.  I will forever be grateful to know my parents were there.

We love you Morgan.  It has been a wonderful 16 years since you joined our family and you are truly my dear friend.  Love you to the moon and back!