Monday, June 16, 2008

SWEET 17!

How sweet it is to be 17!
Its true - Amber and Ashley are 1 more year closer to being able to vote and buy cigarettes.


Ashley Nicole

Your picture is in the dictionary under "sweetheart". Your loving, giving, heart is so apparent in all you do. Your sensitive and creative. I'm so blessed to have a daughter who cares more about others then herself. It's been so great watching you be involved in the leadership ministries at church! I love you so much and pray that you protect that open heart of yours, but not so much that you don't let other's see how beautiful you are :}



Amber Noel

Your picture is under "dictator" just kidding. You are so strong and independent that sometimes it scares me (probably because I see so much of me in you). You want so much to grow up and take on so much responsibility - but remember the words of our favorite Trace Adkins song "Your gonna miss this". Take your time and enjoy every stage that your in - your right where God wants you! I love you and am so thankful for a fun & wonderful daughter like you!!!


Happy 17th TWINkies!

How sweet it is....................

12 comments:

Kristen said...

Happy Birthday Ashley and Amber! You are raising beautiful women inside and out Shannon. What a blessing! I loved this post and the sweet pictures!

Jen S said...

What a sweet tribute to your daughters, Shannon. Their pictures are so cute. Amazing how fast 17 years flies by, huh? They are blessed to have you for a mom!

CLR said...

Wow, can't believe the girls are 17!! Please tell them Tanner and I wish them the happiest birthday ever!!! We love all of you VERY much!!!

Carrie and Tanner

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday again girls. I can't believe they are 17. I remember waiting out in the hall of the hospital with about 20 other friends and family. I am so proud of you both. You are both so loving and giving of yourselves. You are godly examples for others. You have been through alot and your lifes have changed so much but you never complain and almost always have a smile on your face. Don't ever stop giving me your big hugs and I love you where ever we are. We love you so much and look forward to what God has planned for you. Love Grandma

Cathi Hamen said...

Happy Birthday A & A!! Wow 17 I can't believe it.. you are such amazing girls I am sooo proud of you both!
love you and drive safely!!

Cathi Hamen said...

by the way shan can i borrow the black dress at the top???

Joyful Weddings and Events said...

i love these twinkies more than I can say!

btw shan: you forgot one important item on the list of things they can do when they turn 18: Move out!! :)

Joyful Weddings and Events said...

I was totally kiddin about that... that was 100% Ashley right there.

Joyful Weddings and Events said...

Cath: Do you want the big white bow too? I think that would be a great church outfit for you.

Nyla said...

AMAZING! Where does the time go. They are so precious! What sweet notes you wrote them! ;)

Catherine said...

I'm so happy to know your girls. They are so sweet and are wonderful young women. I wish I could have been there to wish them a happy bday. Tell them we love and miss them!

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday, Twinkies! You know you've arrived when you can drive your own car and smoke your own cigarettes at the same time.
Kidding!