MY GIRL

My daughter, Allie has been 16 for eight months, and unlike most 16-year olds, is timid behind the wheel. Although Allie is a good driver, she could take it or leave it, and would be perfectly content with John and I driving her everywhere she needed to go! Because of her attitude towards driving, we weren't in any rush to get her a car until a smokin' deal on this 2001 Toyota Camry fell in our laps. Now that she has her own wheels, she's been driving herself to school and work. Although I worry about her out on the road, it sure is nice being relieved of my chauffeur duties!

Poor Drew ... I've forgotten to pick him up twice this week (something I never do and thank goodness for cell phones)! He says, "gol', Mom ... you think your chauffeur duties are done because Allie has her own car now ... but HELLO ... you still got ME!". Just like Drew to tell it like it is! LOL!

Oh, to be young again! Allie has had such a great few weeks ... Florida with her friend Britt & family, then California with her high school band, and her first car. Allie got a promotion at her part-time job this week too. She has worked at an Italian restaurant for a year as a back-server, expo, and take-out person, and is moving up to server. She's very excited about the opportunity to make more money, and LOVES her little job!

Next weekend .... PROM! I'll definitely be sharing photos!
{Allie and her FIRST car.}