Jay's friends joined her for the evening, having dinner (Jay requested that I make chicken alfredo and garlic bread), and playing games (they spent some time playing Cards Against Humanity) before heading upstairs to do whatever teenage girls do. They also spent some time at the neighborhood park taking photos before dinner. I did my best to stay in my bedroom while the girls were downstairs, so I don't have a lot of details to share, but it seemed as though they all had a good time

I am extremely proud of the young lady that Jayden is becoming. Although she may not see it, she is such a strong, independent woman, and she has a taste for decor that I certainly do not! I love you Jayden, with all of my heart! I know you will do great things in your lifetime, and achieve anything that you set your mind to!

Jayden's 18th Birthday Party

Jayden's decorations and table settings in the dining room...

...including her "18" balloons...

...and the flowers that she selected with Tara...

Jayden also had a fruit tray set up with more flowers and beverages - Dr. Pepper and iced water. The cake was here either before or after the picture, but at some point Baloo got his tongue on a bit of the frosting. Thankfully the cake was OK, but it was kind of a bummer.

Jayden posing with her "18" balloons in the park...

...and some without the balloons as well...

Another "18" photo of Jayden.

Jay's friend GG was a guest at the party...

...and posed for pictures with Jay...

A few more shots of Jay...

Jay's friend Kylee was also a guest at the party...

...and posed for pictures with Jay...

Another picture of Jay.

Jayden also posed for pictures with her friend Jem...

Jay's friend Mia was at the party as well...

...and posed for pictures with Jay...

Kylee, Jayden, and Mia...

...followed up by GG, Jay, and Jem...

A few shots of Jayden after dinner in the dining room...

...as well as the table aftermath of a lot of Dr. Peppers!