Later that day, she opened gifts from us. Samantha and Amanda gave Jessica the round lavender colored tin with chocolates inside. We also celebrated the day with a bottle of Graham Beck Brut Rosé that my mother-in-law picked out for the occasion. (The drinking age in South Africa is 18.) She also got birthday money from her grandparents overseas and a package from her great aunt in Johannesburg couriered to our front door!
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Jessica on her 19th birthday |
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ohmyheartsie 81p · 406 weeks ago
Thanks for hosting, have a wonderful week!
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Karren
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stevebethere · 406 weeks ago
Have a birthdaytastic week :-)
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Patrick Weseman · 406 weeks ago
Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful rest of the week.
christinamorley 92p · 406 weeks ago
I visited your linked post and left a comment there.
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christinamorley 92p · 406 weeks ago
I loved your story about Gus and your husband's soft spot for German Shepherds. The photos were sweet!
Take care!
Merlinda Little · 406 weeks ago
The trilogy books are interesting!
christinamorley 92p · 406 weeks ago
We are just trying to get her through this age. She has a lot of teenage angst, but we've been trying to help her take control of her thoughts and channel her anxious energy with exercise. She's also a perfectionist. She's hit some rough patches, but she is doing better at the moment.
How are you two doing? Sorry about the broken toy. :(
Thanks for linking up and have a blessed week!
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