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Life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Sweet Sixteen

01/22 by Leigha 27 Comments

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
Tips for Taking Your Drivers Test

I celebrated my sixteenth birthday last Sunday! It couldn’t have been a better day – a run, good food, and family. Here are some pictures!

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Unfortunately I ate a little too much lasagna and cake so I felt pretty sick the rest of the night. But the next morning everything was back to normal! This week I’ve had exams which somewhat explains my serious lack of blogging. GUYS. I miss writing posts! I really hope I’ll be more present in the near future! I just have to get through today’s exams then I can finally start working on some super fun posts I have planned.

Also, if you haven’t, I’d appreciate it SO much if you took my survey for my research paper in biology! You can click here to take it.

Bring it on, 16!

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
Tips for Taking Your Drivers Test

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  1. Theveggievoller says

    01/22 at 9:31 am

    Happy belated 16th Birthday!!!

    Reply
    • Leigha says

      01/22 at 10:53 am

      Thanks, girly!!

      Reply
  2. LUCY says

    01/22 at 9:35 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL!! πŸ™‚ youre day looked great xx

    Reply
    • Leigha says

      01/22 at 10:54 am

      Thanks Lucy! It was a wonderful day!

      Reply
  3. Faith VanderMolen says

    01/22 at 9:39 am

    Happy Birthday Leigha!! Your day sounded perfect to me…a little exercise, family and amazing food. You made some good choices for your b-day dinner;) I still can’t believe you’re only 16! You’re so talented…in sports, writing, photography…seriously. Hope your exams go well!

    Reply
    • Leigha says

      01/22 at 10:58 am

      Aww Faith, thank you SO much! I’ve been wanting to make a lasagna that tastes just like this, just without the meat and cheese! I’m thinking about trying TVP for them eat and some Daiya shreds for the mozzarella!

      Reply
  4. Liv @ Healthy Liv says

    01/22 at 10:00 am

    1. THAT LASAGNA
    2. Your pancakes always look SO good!
    3. Whenever I have lasagna and cake (AKA every birthday), I eat way too much, too
    4. Have you ever thought of doing photography tutorials? your pictures are amazing!
    5. Good luck with the rest of your exams, Leigha!

    Reply
    • Liv @ Healthy Liv says

      01/22 at 10:01 am

      Oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

      Reply
    • Leigha says

      01/22 at 11:00 am

      1. RIGHT?
      2. #pancakesunday = best day of the week.
      3. Once a year, right?
      4. I’ve never thought of that, but that’s an awesome idea!! You should let me know more about the style of tutorial- editing, settings, staging, etc. I would love to do those!
      5. Thanks girly! They’re finally over now!

      Reply
  5. Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies says

    01/22 at 11:49 am

    Happy Birthday!! 16 is a good year πŸ™‚ And all the goodies look like they were worth the stomach ache.

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    • Leigha says

      01/22 at 6:45 pm

      Haha! I guess it’s okay every once in awhile πŸ˜€ thanks Kelly!

      Reply
  6. Josefine says

    01/22 at 2:28 pm

    I am so happy you had a good day. Judging by the pictures it was amazing! Love your photos. Happy 16!!!

    Reply
    • Leigha says

      01/22 at 7:07 pm

      Thanks, love! Of course it got dark so I had to crank up the ISO.. haha πŸ™‚ I just hate taking pictures in unnatural light!

      Reply
  7. Katherine says

    01/23 at 4:37 pm

    HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY LEIGHA! I was on a secluded retreat in the woods on your birthday, so I didn’t have good enough wifi to comment on your blog. 16? That’s a great year. I know it’ll be one of the best ones yet for you πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Leigha says

      01/23 at 10:26 pm

      Thank you, beautiful!! Secluded retreat? That sounds awesomely interesting and I want to hear more. πŸ˜€

      Reply
  8. Liz @ A Latte Running says

    01/24 at 2:59 pm

    Happy birthday Leigha! It looks like it majorly rocked πŸ™‚

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    • Leigha says

      01/24 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks Liz! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Aurora@Fitness is Sweet says

    01/24 at 4:59 pm

    Happy Birthday! 16 is a big one!

    Reply
    • Leigha says

      01/24 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks Aurora! πŸ˜€

      Reply
  10. molly@this life is sparkling says

    01/24 at 5:44 pm

    Seems like you had a wonderful birthday! That lasagna sounds amazing right now. givemeallthecarbs. hehehe

    Reply
    • Leigha says

      01/24 at 7:48 pm

      givemeallthecarbs all day every day πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Angela says

    01/25 at 8:46 pm

    just a note about that survey .. you probably are aware of this already but there’s a lot of pitfalls using a self selected sample like online surveys (sample bias)

    Reply
    • Leigha says

      01/26 at 3:47 pm

      Thank you for your thoughts Angela! I just put this on my blog as a way to get more people to take the survey – I’m also handing it out to people at school in addition to members of my community. If you have more ideas I would love it if you sent me an email!

      Reply
  12. Allie says

    01/29 at 1:08 pm

    Happy (belated) sweet 16! Such a fun time in life!! I hope your exams went well. I love that your mom made you that gorgeous cake!!

    Reply
    • Leigha says

      01/30 at 8:59 pm

      Thank you, Allie! They went fine πŸ™‚ and I know, she is the sweetest!!

      Reply
  13. Liz says

    03/18 at 1:22 pm

    Congrats on the birthday and thanks for sharing! I recently got a garmin watch, and I am really enjoying it…I think yours is nicer than mine though!

    Reply
    • Leigha says

      03/18 at 11:41 pm

      Aren’t they nice? Once you try one, it’s like your running is changed forever πŸ™‚ thank you!

      Reply

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