Shadya is enjoying some Easter morning
treats from the Easter bunny before
we went to church.

Shadya had some school friends come for
dinner (lassagna - her choice) and cake.

In our house you get to use the "red plate"
when it is your special day!

Jacob gave Shadya Skittles!

Brynne gave Shadya this shirt!
We know her favorite color is blue.

Shadya had lots of letters and gifts from her family
in Columbia. She was so happy.
She also had lots of phone calls.
We think she had a great time celebrating her birthday!

Lacey gave Shadya "Twilight" in Spanish.

Another gift from home!

We enjoyed all of Shadya's school friends.

Lacey made the birthday cake.
Maybe she can get a job at Shadya's dad's bakery?

Shadya celebrates her 17th birthday
in Texas!

Birthday frozen yogurt with
Brynne and some of her friends!

Sunday night we had a banquet to attend
celebrating the 12th grade girls
who have completed the 6 years of service
with National Charity League.
It was lovely!

Elizabeth's brother and his wife had a wedding to
attend in Texas so their young children
stayed at our home for a few nights.
Shadya was such a big help and the children loved her!