Look who's 12

Lindy

We've started a tradition of getting our nails done over Christmas break.

We did that together on her b-day.

(This is something we both love to do to begin our new year!)

Then, Lindy told me,

"Remember mom, you said I could start wearing make-up when I turn 12."

"I said THAT, I don't remember that conversation." I said in total honesty.

"You mean like chapstick",  I inquired further.

"No, mom like real make-up."she told me with insistence.

"So what kind of make-up can I wear?", Lindy continued.

"Eye shadow, blush?"

And so, I realized that Lindy was growing up,

and I remember begging to wear make-up at her age, too.

After our nails were done, we went over

to our mall, and got her face done up at a make-up counter.
Then, over to Target to pick out some of her own make-up.
Light eye shadow, a blush, and some lip gloss.

It was a fun afternoon just the two of us.

Later, that night she requested homemade stew,
and a yellow cake.
(We tried a bundt cake this year because I got a bundt pan for Christmas.
The recipe was delicious.)

We opened her presents and played one of our new games Picturkea.

 Money from grandparents.

 A glue gun!

New shirt from grandma.

Later in the week,
Chris and I took Lindy to the temple.
(NieNie inspired me with the idea.)

When she turned 12, she received her own temple recommend from our Bishop.
Our temple offers open temple times for the youth
to come on their own to do baptisms.
We had a wonderful morning together being in the temple.
There is something extra special about being in the temple with your children.