Pierced Ears: A Rite of Passage

Molly is 12!

12 is the magic ear-piercing number at our house.  I have never seen Molly more excited than when I told her she could get her ears pierced a few days before her birthday, since we would be on vacation on the actual day.  And I surprised her by having a few of her school friends waiting for her when we got to Icing (which we learned is the "more mature" sister-store to Claire's).

The anticipation of that gun going off is a little unnerving.  She didn't even flinch.

One ear done and she already knows it looks good.

One thrilled girl!  And she still hasn't even seen herself.

Then her friend's mom, who was with us, decided to surprise her daughter and get her ears pierced too.These two were just glowing!

My baby is growing up.  

12 things I love about Molly:

1. She's a hard worker. 
2. She is excited to go to Junior High this year and not wear uniforms anymore.
3. She is a wonderful helper with Hank and George.
4. She is organized and responsible.
5. She is a good student and already thinking about college scholarships.
6. She is not afraid to try new things.
7. She is a really good swimmer.
8. She looks cute in her braces, and tries very hard not to complain about them.
9. She has a beautiful singing voice.
10. She wants to do what's right.
11. She is sensitive to others' feelings.
12. She is thebomb.com.  Happy Birthday Molly!

earlobes in need

My sister's sister-in-law, Angela, is hosting and producing and sponsoring a 12 days of Christmas giveaway. 12 pieces of lovely jewelry! It ends in just a few days so hurry over and enter to win. She is really talented.