Kristen was 12 years old on Monday, March 23rd. I am amazed when I look at her and see myself and my life all over again. She is quickly changing into a young lady and leaving the little girl stage behind. I love watching her as she interacts with others and shows such care and concern to other people. She is always so willing to jump in and help when she is needed. It is hard to believe my first baby girl will be a teenager in less than a year now!! Time flies by so quickly. Kristen asked to go out for the afternoon with a couple of her friends instead of having a party. The Saturday before her
birthday, I took Kristen and her friends Olivia and Stephanie out and about. Here are Kristen and Olivia in the car on our way out!
Our first stop was River Street. It was a pretty day down there and we just had a great time walking and looking in some of the shops.
We saw a big
freight ship going by while we were there. These ships are so huge!!
We got free praline samples that were still warm so we of course had to buy a whole praline for each of us. Stephanie and I decided on chocolate ones and Olivia and Kristen opted for the regular ones.
They were also making taffy while we were in there. You can watch them doing that and they throw free samples out to the crowd.
The girls wanted to take the barrel full of Hershey's Kisses home with us!
Stopping to pose for a picture outside the sweet shop!
In another shop, the girls decided to try on some boas!
Then some hats and pocketbooks!! Don't they make a great fashion statement?
We walked back down the river side of the street after visiting the shops. The girls had fun playing on the Echo Box!
When you stand on the very center and talk, you can hear your echo but
nobody else can hear it!
Watching the sea gulls out on the river.
We thought this was funny......the Savannah Fire crew is apparently made up of sea gulls!!
Playing in the trees!!
And stopping to smell the flowers!
