Carissa turned 21 today! She started her day by opening packages that had arrived and were waiting for her. Some had really gone the extra mile to be sure this day was special for her. She opened presents with help from "Little Help" of course!
After she opened presents, Cary and I took her to breakfast at Perkins, her favorite. Perkins has been THE breakfast place for all her life, I think. They gathered up the troops and brought her a muffin with a candle in it and sang to her. I thought we were going to have tears as one of the waitresses, Cindy, recalled all the years she has waited on her and watched her grow. I think she felt honored to be a part of the party!
Carissa and I hung out at home a lot of the day while Cary went to Orlando for Nite of Joy, and Kaylee also was in Orlando for a leadership conference. Tonight was her first night of waitressing at Johnny Rockets. Alison, Luke, and I went down and surprised her. She did a great job and seemed to stay pretty busy. It wasn't a traditional birthday, but we did the best we could! We are planning a party for Tuesday...not sure what Hurricane Ike is planning tho! Carissa has had more than her share of "problem" birthdays! We hope this one will not fall into that category!
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I will have to get David to take me to Johnny Rockets in the near future. We haven't been there in a long time. Happy Belated Birthday, Crissa!
Oh I can't wait to go to Johnny Rockets and see her dancing!! hehe!! Miss you guys!! I don't know if the girls told you but I will be home the weekend of the 19th!! Yep just in time for K to turn 16!!! See ya soon!!
Happy Birthday Carissa. WOW time does go so fast!!! I remember babysitting her (when she was actually a BABY) with my mom, and dressing her up, and we always called her Carissa Dawn, Josh insisted on that. hee, hee. I love ya. xoxo nik
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