Daffodilly's Sweet Sixteen DressUp Birthday Bash

[catofhope]

In honor of Daffodilly's Sixteenth Birthday I am hosting this contest with her.
Some may know Daffodilly better as Joanna or simply Jo.

It is not just a simple dressup contest...
It's also a place to fellowship and wish her a happy birthday.
It's a place to let others know what a wonderful young lady Joanna is.
I suspect anyone that has interacted with her already knows how sweet she is.

When I asked her what she would like to see for a contest this was her reply:
I don't do New Year's resolutions,
but I do like to take stock of things and set goals for the year on or right around my birthday.
It would be kind of nice to have people post a Scripture or other piece of good advice as part of their entry.
Maybe dress in a way that reflects their advice or just dress "sweetly".

The contest starts now. Her birthday is Wednesday the 28th.
Contest ends Thursday, Nov 29th at midnight (EST).
Judging (by family members) will follow.



Winners of the Dressed Sweetly Category are:

First ~ DaughterofEve
Second ~ Universalspirit
Third ~ Erin

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Winners of the Advice Category are:

First ~ TIE DeadandAlive and Windmill
Second ~ Breezy3
Third ~ Another TIE! Livinloud316 and Lyndiette



Prizes for those dressed to match "advice":
First place: 3000 blessings
Second place: 2500 blessings
Third place: 2000 blessings

Prizes for those dressed "sweetly":
First place: 1500 blessings
Second place: 1000 blessings
Third place: 500 blessings

Requirements:
1) Post a scripture or other good advice for this lovely soon to be sixteen year old.
2) Preferably dressup to reflect that advice. Otherwise just dressup "sweetly".
3) Please specify if dressing to match "advice" or just "sweetly".

Community Project:
Sign the guestbook of Daffodilly, the birthday girl.

 

[catofhope]

 

[catofhope]

Quality and Quantity Time - post 5
From tontiswife - post 7
From MN John - post 10
From Tangeloper - post 17
From Gregged - post 18
Life Verses - post 22
Christian Living - post 23
From Lyndiette - post 24
From Breezy3 - post 27
From DaughterofEve - post 38
From Windmill - post 43
From Livinloud316 - post 45
From Ariella - post 46
From catofhope - post 49
From bvwsmaker - post 57
From hisbygrace - post 59
From NoQuestion - post 61
Another scripture frm bvwsmaker - post 75
*** Fatherly Advice - post 81 and post 82
*** Motherly Advice - post 85 and post 86
From 4Everloved - post 87
From cruelncute - post 90
From Eryn - post 93
From cffosterangel31 - post 97
From wallabymom - post 101
From deadandalive - post 105
From universalspirit - post 108

 

[tontiswife]

I'd like to join..and catofhope, it was so sweet of you to do this for her...I'm actually dressed, my advice will follow and signing her guestbook..this is really sweet.. hope she would have a blast!

 

[catofhope]

It would seem you and your dear parents get along real well.
And that you do indeed spend both quality and quantity time together.

I found this blog entry about someone else's daughter turning sixteen.
Thought I would post it to bring home the importance of both quality and quantity time...

The Daughter of the House turned 16 today, which seems incredible but is undeniably true. A lot of people dread the teen years, and probably with justification. I used to be one of them, and I had good reason to be. I was working a lot of hours and when I got home I did not go the extra mile and spend any serious amount of time with her. When I got home, I paid a little attention to her but generally did my own thing. That was a mistake that caused our family a lot of misery and is one of the biggest regrets of my life. Here’s the thing - if you don’t have a relationship with your child, by the time they get to be a teenager their life, and yours, will be a misery. “Quality time” is a myth. Quantity matters. Turn off the TV and talk to them, take a walk around the block, do anything but make sure you engage them, and give them your full, undivided attention. If they resist, persist. We were fortunate that God rescued our family when He did. We got into a good church that made all the difference. Instead of having artificial barriers between parents and youth, where the youth go to each other or to the youth pastor with their problems, the relationship between parents and youth is encouraged and tight relationships are the norm. What I learned is that more than anything my daughter needed me to be a parent, and when I finally stepped up to the plate, I found that the teenage years are something to be enjoyed, not feared. This is the kind of young woman I am blessed with:

Let no one despise your youth, but be an example of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
(1 Timothy 4:12)

I thank God for her every day.

 

[catofhope]

I'd like to join..and catofhope, it was so sweet of you to do this for her...I'm actually dressed, my advice will follow and signing her guestbook..this is really sweet.. hope she would have a blast!

Glad to have you join.

I'll be back a little later to take screenshots.

It was easy to do this for Joanna because she is such a special young lady.

 

[tontiswife]

To Daffodilly:

We come from different countries with different cultures and norms. But, what I would like to share with you is something I have learned when I was your age.

It mattered what you choose, what you believe is important, what you think is right. It is in these formative years that a young lady like you, builds her foundation, principles, faith... As for me, growing in faith, having the support of your family, friends are key things to have a healthy spiritual life...

As it is somewhat a must to keep a very fit physical appearance in your years, spiritual health is the defining key. What is a fit/attractive body worth if your spirit is weak? Priorities change as you grow old, but one thing should never change in your list of priorities, your Number One Priority..and I believe that you know what that is (rather Who He is)... Keep it (rather Him) on the top of your list and all else will be added unto you, as the scripture says...

Have a Blessed 16th Birthday, Daffodilly!

 

[Breezy3]

I want in but I will not be able to dress until sometime tomorrow.. maybe even Daffodilly's birthday! lol

 

[catofhope]

I want in but I will not be able to dress until sometime tomorrow.. maybe even Daffodilly's birthday! lol

That will be fine.

 

[MN John]

Happy Birthday Daffodilly!

My advice for you at 16 ... always try to convince yourself that parent's aren't as weird/crazy as they seem!

And don't be in too much of a rush to get this:

 

[Gregged]

And don't be in too much of a rush to get this:

My advice when you do get one of those Jo, is to make sure you sign the right name The person above is Jane Quincy but she signed it Jane O'Sample

 

[Tangeloper]

Count me in, please! I will post when I am ready for my screenshot! Thank you for the game, Cat!

Happy Birthday, Daffodilly!
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[catofhope]

My advice when you do get one of those Jo, is to make sure you sign the right name The person above is Jane Quincy but she signed it Jane O'Sample

 

[catofhope]

Count me in, please! I will post when I am ready for my screenshot! Thank you for the game, Cat!

Cool.

 

[Daffodilly]

My advice when you do get one of those Jo, is to make sure you sign the right name The person above is Jane Quincy but she signed it Jane O'Sample

OK, I'll keep that advice in mind.


I'm in no rush to get my license.
I'm sure I'll do fine, but I'm kind of nervous about driving.........

 

[bvwsmaker]

OK, I'll keep that advice in mind.


I'm in no rush to get my license.
I'm sure I'll do fine, but I'm kind of nervous about driving.........

Probably just need experience through practice (and all the inconsiderate drivers off the roads) and you'll be fine.

 

[Tangeloper]

I'm ready for my screenshot.

Here is my advice for Daffodilly:
Remember to seek God first, in all that you do in life...

 

[Gregged]

Jo

My advice to you is just remember the verses and things you have on your page....

Praying to be more like Him...

* Be joyful in hope * patient in afflictions * faithful in prayer. * Romans 12:12

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Phil. 4:4

Sadly, you know the last two more than most people would in a lifetime... But it's not just because of those things that I think you're a wonderful person who will grow into someone even wonderfuller Nope - it's also how you encourage others, bless others, your heart, and yes - your relationship with your Mom and Dad, how you've played Bible games in the car on the way to church... at 15! That's wonderful Things you do with the youth etc... There are lots of things which are great about you!

So, just draw closer and closer and closer to Him and you'll have strength to stand against temptation, follow the right path and never go wrong!

God bless you greatly in this coming year Jo

I hope I've embarrassed you sufficiently If not, I'll post again

 

[catofhope]

I'm ready for my screenshot.

Here is my advice for Daffodilly:
Remember to seek God first, in all that you do in life...

I took your screenshot.

 

[Daffodilly]

Remember to seek God first, in all that you do in life...

Thank you!

I hope I've embarrassed you sufficiently If not, I'll post again

No need for that - you did a fine job.
(Thank you. )