Summer Turns 15! Happy Birthday!!!

Summer really wanted a tortoise for her birthday. Does one made out of cake count? I used marshmallow fondant to make the outside layer of the cake. For those who have never tried it, marshmallow fondant is very easy and much less expensive and much better tasting than regular fondant.

Summer's main gift was in this envelope. . . . What could it be??????????????

LOVE this picture!!!! Wow $100-- to go towards her tortoise-- they are rather expensive critters.

Summer is a Freshman this year at Oregon City High School. She is taking 3 pre-AP classes and is really focused on her academics. She has decided that she would like to do something in the medical field and something related to children, but is not quite sure what area of focus. She decided this year not to do any major extracurricular activities so that she can focus on her schooling. She is taking some fun classes as well-- drama and digital photography. She has had a lot of fun doing some school activities, such as being on the Freshman float for the Homecoming parade, practicing and performing the Freshman dance for a school assembly, and going to the Homecoming Dance with a group of girl-friends. Summer is fun-loving and sweet. She does not like cheer-leaders or friend drama. I appreciate that she does not choose to go with the popular crowd and that she does not appear to be overly boy-crazy. She has a good group of friends that like to hang out and do fun, silly things. Summer loves to paint her fingernails, but usually picks off the polish by the next day. She has lots of colors. She is a big help at home, especially with Ezra. She loves her brothers a lot. Summer is VERY excited about getting her driver's permit and learning how to drive. Dad and mom are a little nervous!! We love having Summer as part of our family!!!