The AMAZING Birthday Race!

Happy 12th Birthday Bailey!

Bailey and her best friend, Marlee, have their birthdays one day apart. We surprised them this year with a "together" birthday bash! We sent them on THE AMAZING BIRTHDAY RACE! At 12:30 on Friday, each girl got a clue doorbell ditched to their house.

The first clue said:
You're turning twelve, and Marlee is too!
Go to Hitt Road, she's waiting to PARTY with you!

The girls had no idea what was going on! They both showed up at Hitt Road with the same clues. They had to search around until they found the next clue.

Clue 2 said:
At twelve years old, it's all about STYLE!
We thought new shirts might make you smile!

It's not that easy, you need the right store.
Bailey loves hers 'cause they write her name on the door.

Marlee, on your turn you might like to know,
Your store smells good and keeps the lights down low.

Bailey went to Maurice's and picked out a really cute red sweater. Marlee went to Hollister to pick out her top.

Here's her name on the dressing room door in Maurice's.

We had the workers give them them clue number 3 when we were checking out of Hollister.

Clue 3 said:
Your shirts are great, but think how they'd be,
If you found the perfect accessory!
There's a store at the mall with just the right thing,
to give your new outfit a little more BLING!

They went to Claire's, and they both picked out bracelets to go with their new shirts. The cashier at Claire's gave them their next clue.

Clue 4 said:
Bailey likes them SALTY, Marlee likes them SWEET!
Guess where you're going for your refueling TREAT?

This took them to Pretzel Time. That's their favorite treat place at the mall.

Clue 5 said:
After that shopping, you need to relax.
How 'bout a facial and an eyebrow wax?
But where, oh where would the perfect place be?
We were thinking a certain academy!

This took them to Austin Kade Academy!

This was Bailey's first time ever getting her eyebrows done. Then they had facials! They LOVED them! The girls doing them were so great! At one point, Bailey even dozed off! As much as they wanted it to, nothing can last forever!

Clue 6 said:
Wake up girls! The relaxing is done!
But your next adventure will be TONS OF FUN!
our next stop will knock off your socks.
How do you feel about climbing up rocks?
It could be scary 'cause you'll be so high,
But you're BRAVE and you're BOLD, so let's reach for the sky!

This clue sent them rock climbing at the climbing gym! Bailey would get frustrated, but she never gave up. Both girls made it to the top of all the walls they climbed. Now Bailey is dying to go back!

Marlee climbed the walls so fast!

Bailey at the very top!

Clue 7 said:
After that climbing, I bet you want dinner!
Hold on to your britches, 'cause we picked a WINNER!
The place is named after one of the states.
you'll love it so much you'll both clean your plates.

We thought this one would be easy for them, but it took them awhile to figure out that dinner was at Texas Roadhouse. After we ate, the workers gathered around and sang happy birthday to them. They brought over cowboy hats for the girls to wear, and Marlee even had to climb up on a saddle! Marlee thought it was great, and Bailey was horrified! So funny! We had them convinced that the hunt ended with dinner. But, on the way out, the hostess handed them clue number 8!

Clue 8 said:
Now that dinner is done, and your tummies are full,
it's time to head out, and learn something cool.
Jenni's your teacher, and MAKE-UP'S the game.
Pay close attention, or you're gonna look lame.

We met my friend, Jenni Hughes, for a make-up class. We gave them each a bag of make-up, and Jenni taught them how to put it on. Her mom also made really cute make-up bags for each girl, with their initials on the front. Bailey has been so excited to turn twelve so she could finally wear make-up, so this was one of the highlights of her day!

Jenni helping Bailey do her eyes.

Here's the finished works of art! I think they look beautiful, and WAY TO OLD!

When they were done with the make-up class, Jenni gave them their final clue. I wish I would have been filming, because it got quite a reaction!

Clue 9 said:
Turning TWELVE is a big stepping stone.
Aren't you glad you didn't spend it alone?
There's one more thing, and it's out of sight!
Just wait 'til you see where you're SPENDING THE NIGHT!

There was a hotel key in the envelope with the clue, and they were freaking out! Jumping up and down, squealing and screaming!
Mark had checked us in during the day, so all their stuff was already waiting in the room when we got there. They were so excited!

Here they are at the Hilton Garden Inn on the river.
It didn't take them long until they were in their swimsuits and down at the pool!

Marlee

Bailey

I love this picture! They are in the hot tub with the Temple behind them.
They swam until the pool closed, and then headed back up to the room. Mark had delivered a little surprise, and there was Cold Stone ice cream waiting in the room for them. Then they watched a movie and zonked out before it was even over. The first thing they did the next morning, was put their suits back on, and head back to the pool. They swam until they were pruned, and we had to check out. We ended their little adventure with breakfast at Smitty's. They had so much fun celebrating their birthdays together!

When we got them home, they had another surprise waiting for them. The Beehives had come over and decorated their rooms! It was so cute!

The front of Bailey's door said:
We are so excited for you to be in Beehives! We are seeing spots!

When she went in, her whole room was decorated! There were streamers, balloons, little messages, hugs & kisses, and spots everywhere! So cute! What a fun welcome into Young Womens!

Happy Birthday Bailey Rae! We love you a TON!