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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:08 am Posted in Family, Personal

How did this happen?

My baby girl turns 13 today.

I’ll try not to be too sappy with my words today, but I’m not going to lie…I am sad to see her leaving childhood behind.

No more bedtime stories,  chalk scenes written on the driveway, polly pockets, and dress up. ….sigh…

Time goes by SO fast.  I cannot begin to express in words how much I love this girl.

My Mac N Cheese, ice cream, and milk loving daughter. She is witty, smart and can pretty much grab the attention of an entire room of people with her comedic ways.  She keeps this family laughing!!   She also has some serious dance skills.:)

Anna has been my muse from the beginning of my photography journey, and I was SO looking forward to taking her out and just capturing the essence of my Anna Girl.

Happy Birthday Anna…I am SO proud to be your mama.

“You Are My Sunshine
My only sunshine.
You make me happy
When skies are grey.
You’ll never know, dear,
How much I love you.
Please don’t take my sunshine away”

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June 22, 2010 - 10:35 am

Tammy Chavies - Happy Birthday Anna! You are a beautiful girl and your mama captured you perfectly!

June 22, 2010 - 11:35 am

rosie - I have never met her, yet these pictures make me emotional. You did an amazing job with these pictures. Love them all!

June 22, 2010 - 1:41 pm

cindy - Beautiful pictures. This post made me sad. I have a 4 year old who will turn 5 soon. I can’t imagine when she will be 13! Time does go by SO fast. Enjoy every day with your daughter :)

June 22, 2010 - 2:25 pm

shannon - so beautiful! i couldn’t help getting a little choaked up at your post. my oldest will be double digits this year…crazy stuff.

June 22, 2010 - 3:27 pm

Tim Thompson - Happy Birthday Anna.

Its amazing to me that you’re 13…ofcourse…I’m still shocked that I’m 17! haha Happy Birthday! Love you! Don’t get too old to play games with me…ill only be here for about 16 more months. “Let’s get some MD’s….get some NEO’s” haha

June 22, 2010 - 3:41 pm

Jill Sloncen - Happy Birthday Anna: Where did those years go? She snd our Sydney (granddaughter) would hit it off. Wish they could meet in person. Hope her special day is just perfect.

Jill

June 22, 2010 - 4:03 pm

Tara Thompson - Aw baby sis is growing up. No more chubby cheeks and now more pollys. Hey girl your getting beautiful.. im so thankful your my sister. i love you soapy

June 22, 2010 - 5:59 pm

Gma Linda - I can’t comment………there are no words………just emotions.

June 22, 2010 - 9:11 pm

kerry macLeod - Wow, that brought a tear to my eye. My eldest is 11 and I refuse to believe the teenage years are right around the corner. What a gift these pics are to your daughter! I love the running shot and the last shot especially.
It was great to meet you in Banff…still so embarrassed about my stinky feet on the last day, my feet were so bloated from the newbie shoot!
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June 23, 2010 - 12:08 am

Kim - Can’t stop crying. I don’t know what’s more gorgeous, the pics or the love your family has for each other expressed in your capturing the true Anna with your art and your words, and the words of the big sibs. Love you guys! Happy Birthday, amazing Anna!

June 23, 2010 - 12:10 am

Anna Thomson - Aww thank you everyone :) and especially you mom ;) i love u!

June 23, 2010 - 3:05 am

jay.eads - wow… time moves fast! great stuff, and very personal

June 24, 2010 - 5:31 pm

lisa darland - Ur post on Anna brought a tear 2 my eye . The love u have 4 ur children is so pure and beautiful . I know Dan would b proud beyond words of u and ur family . And the photos of Anna , the teenager , r breathtaking .U do more that shoot pictures of people , u capture there souls .

June 26, 2010 - 12:51 pm

Nicole Kberg - Sassy McFrassy! Love these! Sweet & carefree :)

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