It's hard to believe (or maybe not since there is always a birthday happening around here...six kids and none born in the same month) but Shaina will be 12 yrs old tomorrow. We had no idea what to get her. We asked her what she wanted but she said nothing. I know we had the 13 yr rule but it just seemed different this time. She is going to school, the girls she made friends with have cell phones and have been asking for her number, I am sure it's a matter of time before she wants to go to the movies with friends and well....Shaina's just really responsible and I just felt like it was time for her to have one. So we did it! We went to the store this morning and picked one out. John didn't want to wait to give it to her since he won't see her in the morning and then he wouldn't be home til after 5 tomorrow, so we decided to give her it today. Well she was totally shocked! I video taped the expression. She has NO clue she was getting one because she really thought she had to be 13, so the look on her face was priceless! She's a happy little pre-teen right now! :) She's been texting with her friend in Florida since we gave it to her a few hours ago! How a few years change! I remember the days when a new doll was what made her smile! It's so bittersweet watching them grow!

Amy