Baby Girl - 13 Going on 30

My baby girl is turning 13 next week. She's not the baby, but she is my only girl and her petite stature has forever warranted her the nickname "baby girl". She will always be my baby girl. I could not be more proud of the young lady she is becoming - thoughtful, organized, straight A student. Tender heart. Born again lover of Jesus. Petite frame, but oh-so-strong. 

She's a ballerina, basketball player, seamstress, artist, daredevil, baker, organizer extraordinaire, amazing sister. BEST BABYSITTER ON THE PLANET. Daddy's little girl...for always. I don't know what I would do without her and I can't believe I get to call her "daughter".  

Below are a few is an on slot of shots from her 13 year photo shoot. Thank you, Jesus, for blessing me far more than I deserve. 

        

Stop the Clock!!!

I cannot believe that it has already been TWELVE years since we first met this lovely young lady. Her kind heart and conscientious spirit melt us daily and we are in love with the woman she is already becoming. It is such a blessing to be her mother. Here are a few of her 12 year pictures....

Impromptu Photo Session

It would be difficult to number the reasons I love being back in Oklahoma City - there are simply too many to count. However, being close to great friends is at the top of my list. One such friend in particular is like a sister to me and despite looking absolutely nothing alike, we are very similar in many other ways. Recently, we were goofing around and I captured these photos of her - I love each one so much - we spend a lot of time laughing together and they perfectly capture her personality. 

     

Turning Thirteen...

Shut the front door - I have a teenager. Do you remember turning 13? I do...I remember feeling so grown up. I also remember thinking how "old" my parents seemed. You know, like ancient. They were all of 38. Whew. So when my oldest offspring hit 13 last week I couldn't help but wonder if I seem old to him. He is a very honest child so I refrained from asking...not sure I could've handled it.

Thirteen years have never gone by so fast. I couldn't be more proud of the young man he is becoming. Thoughtful, kind, full of humor, possesses strong morals, and is an excellent decision maker (let's hope that holds true throughout his teen years). Here is a peak at his 13 year photo shoot....

       

{Beautiful Ballerina} - Photo Session